US Bridges

Nfa 1742 over Whites Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Tennessee · Whites Creek RD · Structure no. 36017420003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1742 over Whites Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1742 over Whites Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1742
CrossesWhites Creek
LocationWhites Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 1742
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10305, -88.07134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic136 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1742 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1742 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1742 over Whites Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1742 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1742 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.