US Bridges

Nfa 1749 over Charlie Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI NE JCT SR1&SR69A · Structure no. 03017490003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,438
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1749 over Charlie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1749 over Charlie Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1749
CrossesCharlie Creek
Location0.2 MI NE JCT SR1&SR69A
RouteCity Street 1749
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06155, -88.09241
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2021)
Projected traffic2,301 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1749 over Charlie Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1749 over Charlie 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 1749 over Charlie Creek carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1749 over Charlie Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1749 over Charlie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.