US Bridges

Nfa 1524 (sa 6605) over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI NE JCT SR183&SR211 · Structure no. 66015240005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1524 (sa 6605) over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1524 (sa 6605) over Dry Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1524 (sa 6605)
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.3 MI NE JCT SR183&SR211
RouteCounty Highway 1524
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27878, -89.13814
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2021)
Projected traffic736 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$121,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1524 (sa 6605) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1524 (sa 6605) over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1524 (sa 6605) over Dry Creek carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1524 (sa 6605) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1524 (sa 6605) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.