US Bridges

Nfa 1528 (sa 6616) over Davidson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI NE JCT SR1&SR184 · Structure no. 66015280003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1528 (sa 6616) over Davidson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1528 (sa 6616) over Davidson Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 608 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1528 (sa 6616)
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location2.8 MI NE JCT SR1&SR184
RouteCounty Highway 1528
Coordinates36.36895, -89.13409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2021)
Projected traffic896 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$815,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1528 (sa 6616) over Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1528 (sa 6616) over Davidson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1528 (sa 6616) over Davidson Creek carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1528 (sa 6616) over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1528 (sa 6616) over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.