US Bridges

Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Hendrix Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 5.8 MI NW JCT SR27&SR283 · Structure no. 58021650007

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Hendrix Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Hendrix Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1423 (sa 5813)
CrossesHendrix Creek
Location5.8 MI NW JCT SR27&SR283
RouteCounty Highway 1423
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26873, -85.46729
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic864 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$157,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Hendrix Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Hendrix Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Hendrix Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Hendrix Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.