US Bridges

Nfa 1779 over Indian Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2.5 M.N. Hickman Co. Ln. · Structure no. 43017790001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1779 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1779 over Indian Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa 1779
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.5 M.N. Hickman Co. Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1779
Coordinates35.99417, -87.59815
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2021)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1779 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1779 over Indian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1779 over Indian Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1779 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1779 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.