US Bridges

Nfa B202 over Steel Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Poplar Springs RD N SR15 · Structure no. 36S82300001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B202 over Steel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B202 over Steel Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B202
CrossesSteel Creek
LocationPoplar Springs RD N SR15
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24775, -88.14972
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
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B202 over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B202 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 B202 over Steel Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B202 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B202 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.