US Bridges

Nfa 1715 (sa 4015) over Thompson Creek

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi. N. of SR76 · Structure no. 40S82370005

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,692
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1715 (sa 4015) over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1715 (sa 4015) over Thompson Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,692 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,707 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1715 (sa 4015)
CrossesThompson Creek
Location2.2 Mi. N. of SR76
RouteCounty Highway 1715
Coordinates36.36103, -88.2607
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,692 (2021)
Projected traffic2,707 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 1715 (sa 4015) over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1715 (sa 4015) over Thompson 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 1715 (sa 4015) over Thompson Creek carry?

About 1,692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1715 (sa 4015) over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1715 (sa 4015) over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.