US Bridges

Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Morgan Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI E of Hardin Co. · Structure no. 91S62270005

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Morgan Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 917 (sa 9104)
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Hardin Co.
RouteCounty Highway 917
CountyWayne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.21077, -87.95386
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic123 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 917 (sa 9104) over Morgan 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 November 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.