US Bridges

Nfa 1650 over Crooked Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · City of Selmer · Structure no. 550A4780001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,198
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1650 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1650 over Crooked Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,456 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1650
CrossesCrooked Creek
LocationCity of Selmer
RouteCity Street 1650
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16669, -88.55829
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,198 (2021)
Projected traffic3,456 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1650 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1650 over Crooked 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1650 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1650 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1650 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.