US Bridges

Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI SE JCT SR15&HARDIN · Structure no. 91S62270003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Indian Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 917 (sa 9104)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.8 MI SE JCT SR15&HARDIN
RouteCounty Highway 917
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22462, -87.95005
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$568,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Indian Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.