US Bridges

Nfa 1631 over Woodville Creek

PoorPosted for load

McNairy County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI N of SR15 · Structure no. 550A0070001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1631 over Woodville Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1631 over Woodville Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1631
CrossesWoodville Creek
Location2.5 MI N of SR15
RouteCounty Highway 1631
Coordinates35.23077, -88.74297
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1631 over Woodville Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1631 over Woodville 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1631 over Woodville Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1631 over Woodville Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1631 over Woodville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.