US Bridges

Nfa 910 (sa 4302) over Duck River

PoorPosted for load

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 3 M. W. SR 13 · Structure no. 430A3160001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
749 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
601
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 910 (sa 4302) over Duck River is a steel truss - thru carrying Nfa 910 (sa 4302) over Duck River in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2042. The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNfa 910 (sa 4302)
CrossesDuck River
Location3 M. W. SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 910
Coordinates36.04267, -87.85361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length749 ft (228.3 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2021)
Projected traffic962 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$9.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 910 (sa 4302) over Duck River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 910 (sa 4302) over Duck River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 910 (sa 4302) over Duck River carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 910 (sa 4302) over Duck River?

The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 910 (sa 4302) over Duck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.