US Bridges

Nfa A176 over Dyers Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.South of SR 120 · Structure no. 810A1820003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A176 over Dyers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A176 over Dyers Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 70 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A176
CrossesDyers Creek
Location1 Mi.South of SR 120
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58137, -87.7571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A176 over Dyers Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Nfa A176 over Dyers 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A176 over Dyers Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A176 over Dyers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A176 over Dyers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.