US Bridges

Nfa 887 over Hendrix Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · Bethel Springs City Limit · Structure no. 55SR0050013

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,352
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 887 over Hendrix Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 887 over Hendrix Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 96 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 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 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,763 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 887
CrossesHendrix Creek
LocationBethel Springs City Limit
RouteCity Street 887
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20986, -88.60358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2021)
Projected traffic3,763 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 887 over Hendrix Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Nfa 887 over Hendrix 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 887 over Hendrix Creek carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 887 over Hendrix Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 887 over Hendrix Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.