US Bridges

Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Petty John Creek

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of Carroll CO LN · Structure no. 40S81560005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Petty John Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Petty John Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 896 (sa 4002)
CrossesPetty John Creek
Location3 MI N of Carroll CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 896
Coordinates36.17828, -88.35284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Petty John Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Petty John 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 September 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 896 (sa 4002) over Petty John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.