US Bridges

Nfa 1334 over Swan Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · 5.3 M SW JCT SR33 & SR31 · Structure no. 34F00040003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1334 over Swan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1334 over Swan Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1334
CrossesSwan Creek
Location5.3 M SW JCT SR33 & SR31
RouteCounty Highway 1334
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47695, -83.29726
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1334 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1334 over Swan 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 1334 over Swan Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1334 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1334 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.