US Bridges

Nfa 922 over Hatchel Creek

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · .1 M JCT SR3 · Structure no. 84E00280001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 922 over Hatchel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 922 over Hatchel Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,802 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 922
CrossesHatchel Creek
Location.1 M JCT SR3
RouteCounty Highway 922
CountyTipton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49136, -89.7252
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,380 (2021)
Projected traffic7,802 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$143,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 922 over Hatchel Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 922 over Hatchel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 922 over Hatchel Creek carry?

About 4,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 922 over Hatchel Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 922 over Hatchel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.