US Bridges

Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Paw Paw Creek

FairPosted for load

Obion County, Tennessee · 4 MI E of Lake Co. · Structure no. 66S81650007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Paw Paw Creek in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1433 (sa 6602)
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location4 MI E of Lake Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1433
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31025, -89.38561
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic1,018 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$257,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1433 (sa 6602) over Paw Paw 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 1433 (sa 6602) over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.