US Bridges

Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Horse Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Cherry Chapel RD · Structure no. 36027020007

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Horse 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2702 (sa 3625)
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationCherry Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 2702
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11694, -88.05055
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic112 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 2702 (sa 3625) over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2702 (sa 3625) over Horse 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 2702 (sa 3625) over Horse Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.