US Bridges

Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Whites Creek

Good

Hardin County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of SR69 · Structure no. 36027020001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Whites Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 2702 (sa 3625)
CrossesWhites Creek
Location3 MI N of SR69
RouteCounty Highway 2702
Coordinates35.10489, -88.07584
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic109 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$307,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Whites Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Whites Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Whites Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.