Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek
PoorHumphreys County, Tennessee · 2 M. S. SR 1 · Structure no. 43017790005
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.