US Bridges

Nfa 1765 (sa 9107) over Holly Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI West of Lawrence C · Structure no. 91017650007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1765 (sa 9107) over Holly Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1765 (sa 9107) over Holly Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1765 (sa 9107)
CrossesHolly Creek
Location1.5 MI West of Lawrence C
RouteCounty Highway 1765
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11568, -87.61543
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2021)
Projected traffic554 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$134,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1765 (sa 9107) over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1765 (sa 9107) over Holly 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1765 (sa 9107) over Holly Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1765 (sa 9107) over Holly Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1765 (sa 9107) over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.