US Bridges

Nfa 1036 (sa 5917) over Rich Creek

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NE JCT SR11&SR64 · Structure no. 59F00070003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1036 (sa 5917) over Rich Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1036 (sa 5917) over Rich Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1036 (sa 5917)
CrossesRich Creek
Location3.4 MI NE JCT SR11&SR64
RouteCounty Highway 1036
Coordinates35.53615, -86.66608
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2021)
Projected traffic1,744 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1036 (sa 5917) over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1036 (sa 5917) over Rich 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 1036 (sa 5917) over Rich Creek carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1036 (sa 5917) over Rich Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1036 (sa 5917) over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.