US Bridges

Nfa 1533 over Harris Creek

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI E JCT SR5&SR214 · Structure no. 66015330005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1533 over Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1533 over Harris Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 1533
CrossesHarris Creek
Location4.1 MI E JCT SR5&SR214
RouteCounty Highway 1533
Coordinates36.41917, -88.9828
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2021)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1533 over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1533 over Harris 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 1533 over Harris Creek carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1533 over Harris Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1533 over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.