US Bridges

Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Cherry Chapel Loop RD · Structure no. 360A2370003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1742
CrossesLeft Fork Whites Creek
LocationCherry Chapel Loop RD
RouteCounty Highway 1742
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08861, -88.04491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1977, making it 48 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 March 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 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1742 over Left Fork Whites Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.