US Bridges

Nfa 1757 (sa 0317) over Trace Creek

Good

Benton County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI E of Henry Co. · Structure no. 03S81740007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1757 (sa 0317) over Trace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1757 (sa 0317) over Trace Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1757 (sa 0317)
CrossesTrace Creek
Location1.6 MI E of Henry Co.
RouteCounty Highway 1757
Coordinates36.32653, -88.07589
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2021)
Projected traffic269 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1757 (sa 0317) over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1757 (sa 0317) over Trace 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 1757 (sa 0317) over Trace Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1757 (sa 0317) over Trace Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1757 (sa 0317) over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.