US Bridges

Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Guinn Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of Carroll CO LN · Structure no. 40S81560003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Guinn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Guinn Creek in Henry 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 896 (sa 4002)
CrossesGuinn Creek
Location3 MI N of Carroll CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 896
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18481, -88.38489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2021)
Projected traffic331 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 896 (sa 4002) over Guinn Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Guinn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Guinn Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Guinn Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Guinn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.