US Bridges

Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2.3 M. S. Houston Co. Ln. · Structure no. 43018140003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1814
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.3 M. S. Houston Co. Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1814
Coordinates36.20894, -87.88907
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2021)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1814 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1814 over Turkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.