US Bridges

Mcklemurry LN A645 over Blue Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI SE SR13/US70 JCT · Structure no. 430A6450001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcklemurry LN A645 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcklemurry LN A645 over Blue Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesMcklemurry LN A645
CrossesBlue Creek
Location4.2 MI SE SR13/US70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates36.06017, -87.72486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcklemurry LN A645 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcklemurry LN A645 over Blue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mcklemurry LN A645 over Blue Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcklemurry LN A645 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mcklemurry LN A645 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.