US Bridges

Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Meadow Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 4.8 M W of SR70-SR107 JCT · Structure no. 30013420005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Meadow Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 years old, older 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1342 (sa 3002)
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location4.8 M W of SR70-SR107 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1342
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0255, -82.93369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2021)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Meadow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Meadow Creek carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.