US Bridges

Nfa 1602 (sa 9205) over Bear Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI E of Gibson CO · Structure no. 92016020003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1602 (sa 9205) over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1602 (sa 9205) over Bear Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1602 (sa 9205)
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.5 MI E of Gibson CO
RouteCounty Highway 1602
Coordinates36.09635, -88.7038
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1602 (sa 9205) over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1602 (sa 9205) over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1602 (sa 9205) over Bear Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1602 (sa 9205) over Bear Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1602 (sa 9205) over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.