US Bridges

Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · W. of Crockett Co. · Structure no. 49S82160003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
388
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 823 (sa 4928)
CrossesSumrow Creek
LocationW. of Crockett Co.
RouteCounty Highway 823
Coordinates35.86456, -89.376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2021)
Projected traffic621 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 823 (sa 4928) over Sumrow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.