US Bridges

Nfa 1376 over Locke Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cannon County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.E.Of Rutherford CO · Structure no. 08SR0010003

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1376 over Locke Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1376 over Locke Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 105 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1376
CrossesLocke Creek
Location2.2 Mi.E.Of Rutherford CO
RouteCounty Highway 1376
Coordinates35.81828, -86.14307
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2021)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1376 over Locke Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Nfa 1376 over Locke Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1376 over Locke Creek carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1376 over Locke Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1376 over Locke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.