US Bridges

Nfa 1536 (sa 6619) over Deer Creek

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI NE JCT SR3&SR21 · Structure no. 66S80100001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1536 (sa 6619) over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1536 (sa 6619) over Deer Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1536 (sa 6619)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location4.4 MI NE JCT SR3&SR21
RouteCounty Highway 1536
Coordinates36.45408, -88.96225
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1536 (sa 6619) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1536 (sa 6619) over Deer 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 1536 (sa 6619) over Deer Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1536 (sa 6619) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1536 (sa 6619) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.