US Bridges

Nfa 1746 over Allan Creek

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI NE JCT SR77&SR219 · Structure no. 090A3460001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1746 over Allan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1746 over Allan Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1746
CrossesAllan Creek
Location3.8 MI NE JCT SR77&SR219
RouteCounty Highway 1746
Coordinates36.08928, -88.28208
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1746 over Allan Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1746 over Allan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1746 over Allan Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1746 over Allan Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1746 over Allan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.