US Bridges

Nfa A134 over Big War Creek

Good

Hancock County, Tennessee · 2.7 M NE of Treadway · Structure no. 340A1340001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A134 over Big War Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A134 over Big War Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A134
CrossesBig War Creek
Location2.7 M NE of Treadway
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45695, -83.20565
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A134 over Big War Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A134 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 A134 over Big War Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A134 over Big War Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A134 over Big War Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.