US Bridges

Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Dry Creek

Fair

Weakley County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI W of Gleason · Structure no. 92008590007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Dry Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,808 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 859 (sa 9211)
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Gleason
RouteCounty Highway 859
Coordinates36.22531, -88.62579
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2021)
Projected traffic1,808 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Dry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 859 (sa 9211) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.