US Bridges

SR-477 over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2MI West of SR135 · Structure no. 44014100003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-477 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR-477 over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-477
CrossesDry Creek
Location2MI West of SR135
RouteState Highway 477
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25554, -85.54321
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2021)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-477 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-477 over Dry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-477 over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-477 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR-477 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.