US Bridges

Nfa 1526 over Richland Creek

GoodPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI SE JCT SR21&SR183 · Structure no. 66015260001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1526 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1526 over Richland Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1526
CrossesRichland Creek
Location3.7 MI SE JCT SR21&SR183
RouteCounty Highway 1526
Coordinates36.29811, -89.24702
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2021)
Projected traffic171 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1526 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nfa 1526 over Richland 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 1526 over Richland Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1526 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1526 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.