US Bridges

Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Whiteoak Creek

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Tennessee · 4 M S of Stewart · Structure no. 42S62610007

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Whiteoak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Whiteoak Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 80 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 910 (sa 4201)
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location4 M S of Stewart
RouteCounty Highway 910
Coordinates36.25884, -87.8714
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2021)
Projected traffic358 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Whiteoak 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 910 (sa 4201) over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.