US Bridges

Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2 M. S. SR 1 · Structure no. 43017790007

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa 1779
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2 M. S. SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 1779
Coordinates36.07365, -87.60553
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1779 over Hurricane 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 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 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1779 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.