US Bridges

Nfa 1531 over Reelfoot Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI SE JCT SR157&KY LN · Structure no. 66015310001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
256 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1531 over Reelfoot Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1531 over Reelfoot 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1531
CrossesReelfoot Creek
Location4.4 MI SE JCT SR157&KY LN
RouteCounty Highway 1531
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48397, -89.20686
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1531 over Reelfoot Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1531 over Reelfoot 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 1531 over Reelfoot Creek carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1531 over Reelfoot Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1531 over Reelfoot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.