US Bridges

Nfa 1620 over Old Knob Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 3 M NW of Austin Springs · Structure no. 92016200013

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1620 over Old Knob Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1620 over Old Knob Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1620
CrossesOld Knob Creek
Location3 M NW of Austin Springs
RouteCounty Highway 1620
Coordinates36.48898, -88.64325
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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 over Old Knob Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1620 over Old Knob 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 over Old Knob Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1620 over Old Knob Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1620 over Old Knob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.