US Bridges

Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Lewis Creek

Good

Houston County, Tennessee · 2.1 M S of Tenn Ridge · Structure no. 42S63650005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Lewis Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,194 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1781 (sa 4203)
CrossesLewis Creek
Location2.1 M S of Tenn Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 1781
Coordinates36.28593, -87.76735
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2021)
Projected traffic1,194 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 1781 (sa 4203) over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Lewis 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Lewis Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1781 (sa 4203) over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.