US Bridges

Nfa 1698 (sa 3902) over Piney Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 4 MI E of SR22A · Structure no. 390A3730001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1698 (sa 3902) over Piney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1698 (sa 3902) over Piney Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1698 (sa 3902)
CrossesPiney Creek
Location4 MI E of SR22A
RouteCounty Highway 1698
Coordinates35.54666, -88.43194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic224 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1698 (sa 3902) over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1698 (sa 3902) over Piney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1698 (sa 3902) over Piney Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1698 (sa 3902) over Piney Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1698 (sa 3902) over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.