US Bridges

Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Whites Creek RD · Structure no. 36017420001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1742
CrossesLeft Fork Whites Creek
LocationWhites Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 1742
Coordinates35.09347, -88.06517
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites 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 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.