US Bridges

Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tipton County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR59 · Structure no. 840A3530001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,093
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 805 (sa 8406)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1 MI S of SR59
RouteCounty Highway 805
Coordinates35.49381, -89.89403
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2021)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$193,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 805 (sa 8406) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.