US Bridges

Nfa 1620 (sa 9224) over Powell Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Ky · Structure no. 92016200007

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1620 (sa 9224) over Powell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1620 (sa 9224) over Powell Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1620 (sa 9224)
CrossesPowell Creek
Location1 MI S of Ky
RouteCounty Highway 1620
Coordinates36.49035, -88.6329
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1620 (sa 9224) over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1620 (sa 9224) over Powell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1620 (sa 9224) over Powell Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1620 (sa 9224) over Powell Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1620 (sa 9224) over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.