US Bridges

Nfa 1153 (sa 7706) over Henson Creek

Good

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 2 MI East of 127 · Structure no. 77011530001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,128
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1153 (sa 7706) over Henson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1153 (sa 7706) over Henson Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1153 (sa 7706)
CrossesHenson Creek
Location2 MI East of 127
RouteCounty Highway 1153
Coordinates35.37057, -85.34618
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1153 (sa 7706) over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1153 (sa 7706) over Henson Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1153 (sa 7706) over Henson Creek carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1153 (sa 7706) over Henson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1153 (sa 7706) over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.