US Bridges

Nfa 1676 (sa 5513) over Little Hatchie Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of Chester Co. · Structure no. 55016760001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1676 (sa 5513) over Little Hatchie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1676 (sa 5513) over Little Hatchie Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1676 (sa 5513)
CrossesLittle Hatchie Creek
Location1 MI E of Chester Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1676
Coordinates35.2617, -88.69253
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1676 (sa 5513) over Little Hatchie Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1676 (sa 5513) over Little Hatchie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1676 (sa 5513) over Little Hatchie Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1676 (sa 5513) over Little Hatchie Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1676 (sa 5513) over Little Hatchie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.