US Bridges

Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Browns Creek

PoorPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of Dyer CO · Structure no. 66S81650003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Browns Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1433 (sa 6602)
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location3 MI N of Dyer CO
RouteCounty Highway 1433
Coordinates36.24258, -89.42516
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic928 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$976,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Browns 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Browns Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Browns Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.