US Bridges

Nfa 1750 over Steel Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Rich RD NE of Savannah · Structure no. 36017500001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1750 over Steel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1750 over Steel Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 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 1750
CrossesSteel Creek
LocationRich RD NE of Savannah
RouteCounty Highway 1750
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24375, -88.17139
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
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 1750 over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1750 over Steel 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 1750 over Steel Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1750 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1750 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.