US Bridges

Nfa 1756 over Guins Creek

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI W JCT SR77&SR219 · Structure no. 09S81490005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1756 over Guins Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1756 over Guins Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1756
CrossesGuins Creek
Location3.8 MI W JCT SR77&SR219
RouteCounty Highway 1756
Coordinates36.08992, -88.41861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1756 over Guins Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1756 over Guins 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 1756 over Guins Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1756 over Guins Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1756 over Guins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.