US Bridges

Nfa 909 (sa 6807) over Fork of Crooked Creek

Fair

Perry County, Tennessee · 11.8 M. Nw. Lobelville. · Structure no. 68E02410003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 909 (sa 6807) over Fork of Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 909 (sa 6807) over Fork of Crooked Creek in Perry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 909 (sa 6807)
CrossesFork of Crooked Creek
Location11.8 M. Nw. Lobelville.
RouteCounty Highway 909
CountyPerry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80472, -87.89432
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2021)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$67,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 909 (sa 6807) over Fork of Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 909 (sa 6807) over Fork of Crooked 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 909 (sa 6807) over Fork of Crooked Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 909 (sa 6807) over Fork of Crooked Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 909 (sa 6807) over Fork of Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.