US Bridges

Nfa A446 over Indian Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Old Highway 64 N SR 15 · Structure no. 360A4430001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A446 over Indian Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A446 over Indian Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A446
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationOld Highway 64 N SR 15
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.27714, -88.02181
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$263,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A446 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A446 over Indian 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 A446 over Indian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A446 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A446 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.