US Bridges

Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Second Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI N JCT SR69&ALA. LN · Structure no. 91017760001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Second Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Second Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1776 (sa 9101)
CrossesSecond Creek
Location3.8 MI N JCT SR69&ALA. LN
RouteCounty Highway 1776
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05992, -87.91351
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic184 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$332,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Second 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 1776 (sa 9101) over Second Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Second Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1776 (sa 9101) over Second Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.