US Bridges

Nfa A749 over Little Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI E JCT SR76&SR366 · Structure no. 270A7490001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A749 over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A749 over Little Sugar Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A749
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location0.8 MI E JCT SR76&SR366
RouteCity Street 0A749
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.83544, -88.88047
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2020)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A749 over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A749 over Little Sugar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A749 over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A749 over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A749 over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.