US Bridges

Nfa 1794 over North Fork Blue Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 5 M.W. SR 13 near I40 · Structure no. 43017940001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1794 over North Fork Blue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1794 over North Fork Blue Creek in Humphreys 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 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.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 1794
CrossesNorth Fork Blue Creek
Location5 M.W. SR 13 near I40
RouteCounty Highway 1794
Coordinates35.86552, -87.90525
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2021)
Projected traffic514 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1794 over North Fork Blue Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1794 over North Fork Blue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1794 over North Fork Blue Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1794 over North Fork Blue Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1794 over North Fork Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.