US Bridges

Nfa 1745 over Birdsong Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI SE JCT SR69&SR192 · Structure no. 03017450003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1745 over Birdsong Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1745 over Birdsong Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNfa 1745
CrossesBirdsong Creek
Location3.3 MI SE JCT SR69&SR192
RouteCounty Highway 1745
Coordinates35.92472, -88.08567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1745 over Birdsong Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1745 over Birdsong 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1745 over Birdsong Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1745 over Birdsong Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1745 over Birdsong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.