US Bridges

Nfa 1340 (sa 1307) over Big Barren Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · Just NW Off SR33-NEAR Lak · Structure no. 13024770001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
658
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1340 (sa 1307) over Big Barren Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1340 (sa 1307) over Big Barren Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 658 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1340 (sa 1307)
CrossesBig Barren Creek
LocationJust NW Off SR33-NEAR Lak
RouteCounty Highway 1340
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3963, -83.69775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic658 (2021)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1340 (sa 1307) over Big Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1340 (sa 1307) over Big Barren Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1340 (sa 1307) over Big Barren Creek carry?

About 658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1340 (sa 1307) over Big Barren Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1340 (sa 1307) over Big Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.