US Bridges

Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Blue Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 3 MI West SR 13 · Structure no. 43F03780017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Blue Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 925 (sa 4303)
CrossesBlue Creek
Location3 MI West SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 925
Coordinates36.0334, -87.8213
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2021)
Projected traffic797 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 925 (sa 4303) over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 925 (sa 4303) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Blue Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Blue Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 925 (sa 4303) over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.