Nfa 1794 over Opossum Creek
Humphreys County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 1794 over Opossum Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 321 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 74 of the 252 inventoried bridges in Humphreys County rated good (29.4%); 9 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 6 Mi W SR13 1 Mi N of I40 |
| NBI structure number | 43017940005 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Humphreys County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I40 over Branch | 1965 | 35,730 | Fair |
| I40 over Branch | 1965 | 35,730 | Fair |
| I40 over South Fork Blue Creek | 1965 | 35,649 | Fair |
| I40 over South Fork Blue Creek | 1965 | 35,649 | Fair |
| I40 over Branch | 1964 | 35,368 | Fair |
| I40 over Branch | 1964 | 35,368 | Fair |
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