US Bridges

Nfa 1723 (sa 3619) over Choate Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Old Town Bottle RD · Structure no. 36017230005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1723 (sa 3619) over Choate Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1723 (sa 3619) over Choate Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1723 (sa 3619)
CrossesChoate Creek
LocationOld Town Bottle RD
RouteCounty Highway 1723
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18214, -88.1295
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1723 (sa 3619) over Choate Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1723 (sa 3619) over Choate 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1723 (sa 3619) over Choate Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1723 (sa 3619) over Choate Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1723 (sa 3619) over Choate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.