US Bridges

Nfa 1767 (sa 9108) over Hurricane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI SE JCT SR13&SR15 · Structure no. 91017670015

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1767 (sa 9108) over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1767 (sa 9108) over Hurricane Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1767 (sa 9108)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.7 MI SE JCT SR13&SR15
RouteCounty Highway 1767
Coordinates35.30797, -87.71796
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1767 (sa 9108) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1767 (sa 9108) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1767 (sa 9108) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1767 (sa 9108) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1767 (sa 9108) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.