US Bridges

Nfa 1525 (sa 6611) over Mud Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 6.4 MI SE JCT SR5&SR21 · Structure no. 66015250003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1525 (sa 6611) over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1525 (sa 6611) over Mud Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1525 (sa 6611)
CrossesMud Creek
Location6.4 MI SE JCT SR5&SR21
RouteCounty Highway 1525
Coordinates36.27847, -88.98367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$271,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1525 (sa 6611) over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1525 (sa 6611) over Mud 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1525 (sa 6611) over Mud Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1525 (sa 6611) over Mud Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1525 (sa 6611) over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.