US Bridges

Nfa 1622 over Powell Creek

Good

Weakley County, Tennessee · 2.2 MI S of Ky · Structure no. 92016220005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1622 over Powell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1622 over Powell Creek in Weakley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1622
CrossesPowell Creek
Location2.2 MI S of Ky
RouteCounty Highway 1622
Coordinates36.48014, -88.63964
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 1622 over Powell Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1622 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 1622 over Powell Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 1622 over Powell Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1622 over Powell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.