US Bridges

Nfa 1859 (sa 6302) over E Fork Yellow Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 4 MI SW Palmyra · Structure no. 63018590001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1859 (sa 6302) over E Fork Yellow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1859 (sa 6302) over E Fork Yellow Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNfa 1859 (sa 6302)
CrossesE Fork Yellow Creek
Location4 MI SW Palmyra
RouteCounty Highway 1859
Coordinates36.40798, -87.53593
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic352 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1859 (sa 6302) over E Fork Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1859 (sa 6302) over E Fork Yellow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1859 (sa 6302) over E Fork Yellow Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1859 (sa 6302) over E Fork Yellow Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1859 (sa 6302) over E Fork Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.