US Bridges

Nfa 1743 (sa 0301) over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · Bible Hill Rd. · Structure no. 03017430001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1743 (sa 0301) over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1743 (sa 0301) over Sycamore Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1743 (sa 0301)
CrossesSycamore Creek
LocationBible Hill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1743
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84636, -88.1535
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2021)
Projected traffic246 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1743 (sa 0301) over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1743 (sa 0301) over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1743 (sa 0301) over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1743 (sa 0301) over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1743 (sa 0301) over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.