US Bridges

Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of SR22 · Structure no. 92008590003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
907
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 859 (sa 9214)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 MI S of SR22
RouteCounty Highway 859
Coordinates36.18108, -88.57275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2021)
Projected traffic1,472 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$394,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 859 (sa 9214) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.