US Bridges

Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek

Good

Hancock County, Tennessee · W Off SR31-S of Sneedvill · Structure no. 34025460003

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 2546 (sa 3402)
CrossesBig War Creek
LocationW Off SR31-S of Sneedvill
RouteCounty Highway 2546
Coordinates36.45481, -83.24123
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic482 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2546 (sa 3402) over Big War Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.