US Bridges

Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. S. Houston Co. Ln. · Structure no. 43018140011

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1814
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5 M. S. Houston Co. Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1814
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21177, -87.87029
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2021)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1814 over Turkey 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 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 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1814 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.