US Bridges

Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Dyers Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 0.12 Mi.North of SR 76 · Structure no. 81S61120001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Dyers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Dyers Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 945 (sa 8106)
CrossesDyers Creek
Location0.12 Mi.North of SR 76
RouteCounty Highway 945
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5091, -87.83242
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2021)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Dyers Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 945 (sa 8106) 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 945 (sa 8106) over Dyers Creek carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Dyers Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 945 (sa 8106) over Dyers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.