US Bridges

Nfa 1329 (sa 3004) over Richland Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 4.3 M N of SR70-SR351 JCT · Structure no. 30F00400003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
782
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1329 (sa 3004) over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1329 (sa 3004) over Richland Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1329 (sa 3004)
CrossesRichland Creek
Location4.3 M N of SR70-SR351 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1329
Coordinates36.10465, -82.84395
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic782 (2021)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 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 1329 (sa 3004) over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1329 (sa 3004) over Richland 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1329 (sa 3004) over Richland Creek carry?

About 782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1329 (sa 3004) over Richland Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1329 (sa 3004) over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.