US Bridges

Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · In SW Corner of County · Structure no. 34025460001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2546 (sa 3402)
CrossesBig War Creek
LocationIn SW Corner of County
RouteCounty Highway 2546
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42313, -83.32923
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2039
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$256,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.