US Bridges

Nfa A314 over Bear Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 3 M SE JCT SR 43&SR 54 · Structure no. 270A3140003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A314 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A314 over Bear Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A314
CrossesBear Creek
Location3 M SE JCT SR 43&SR 54
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04589, -88.77711
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A314 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A314 over Bear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A314 over Bear Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A314 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A314 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.