US Bridges

Nfa 1538 (sa 6620) over Walnut Grove Branch

GoodPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI SE JCT SR43&SR215 · Structure no. 66015380009

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1538 (sa 6620) over Walnut Grove Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1538 (sa 6620) over Walnut Grove Branch in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 409 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1538 (sa 6620)
CrossesWalnut Grove Branch
Location2.7 MI SE JCT SR43&SR215
RouteCounty Highway 1538
Coordinates36.467, -88.83292
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1538 (sa 6620) over Walnut Grove Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1538 (sa 6620) over Walnut Grove Branch 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 1538 (sa 6620) over Walnut Grove Branch carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1538 (sa 6620) over Walnut Grove Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1538 (sa 6620) over Walnut Grove Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.