Nfa 1715 (sa 4015) over Nelson Creek
Henry County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 1715 (sa 4015) over Nelson Creek in Henry County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 780 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 106 of the 185 inventoried bridges in Henry County rated fair (57.3%); 5 (2.7%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 39 ft |
| Location | 4 Mi. S. of SR140 |
| NBI structure number | 40017150007 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR-76 over Abandoned Railroad | 1929 | 13,461 | Fair |
| Fap 76 over Town Creek | 1929 | 13,461 | Fair |
| Fap 76 over Smallwood Creek | 1981 | 13,461 | Good |
| Fap 76 over Nfa A853 (E. Blythe St.) | 1975 | 10,705 | Fair |
| Fap 76 over Branch | 2001 | 10,532 | Good |
| Fap 76 over Branch | 2001 | 10,532 | Good |
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