US Bridges

Nfa 1337 (sa 3029) over Clear Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .8 M S of I81-1 M N of 93 · Structure no. 30S24540001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,384
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1337 (sa 3029) over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1337 (sa 3029) over Clear Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1337 (sa 3029)
CrossesClear Creek
Location.8 M S of I81-1 M N of 93
RouteCounty Highway 1337
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34718, -82.70509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1337 (sa 3029) over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Nfa 1337 (sa 3029) over Clear 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 1337 (sa 3029) over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1337 (sa 3029) over Clear Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1337 (sa 3029) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.