US Bridges

Nfa 1063 over Big Richland Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 0.5 M. W. SR 13. · Structure no. 43E03640001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1063 over Big Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1063 over Big Richland Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1063
CrossesBig Richland Creek
Location0.5 M. W. SR 13.
RouteCounty Highway 1063
Coordinates36.15412, -87.78027
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1063 over Big Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1063 over Big Richland 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1063 over Big Richland Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1063 over Big Richland Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1063 over Big Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.