Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek Branch
PoorPosted for loadWeakley County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of Carroll CO · Structure no. 92008590001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 907
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek Branch in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek Branch carry?
About 907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.