US Bridges

Nfa 1526 over Little Richland Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI SE JCT SR21&SR183 · Structure no. 66015260003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1526 over Little Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1526 over Little Richland Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1526
CrossesLittle Richland Creek
Location4.3 MI SE JCT SR21&SR183
RouteCounty Highway 1526
Coordinates36.30731, -89.22559
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2021)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Little Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

About 560 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1526 over Little Richland Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1526 over Little Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.