US Bridges

Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Little Meadow Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 4.2 M W of SR70-SR107 JCT · Structure no. 30S23920001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Little Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Little Meadow Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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)
CrossesLittle Meadow Creek
Location4.2 M W of SR70-SR107 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1342
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0279, -82.92202
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1342 (sa 3002) over Little 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 Little Meadow Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.