Nfa 1376 over Rush Creek
PoorPosted for loadCannon County, Tennessee · Near SR-1 Junction · Structure no. 08SR0010009
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,237
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1376 over Rush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1376 over Rush Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 101 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1376 over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Nfa 1376 over Rush 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 Rush Creek carry?
About 2,237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1376 over Rush Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1376 over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.