US Bridges

Nfa 2333 over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Tennessee · Near Savannah · Structure no. 36SR1280007

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,254
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2333 over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2333 over Horse Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesNfa 2333
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationNear Savannah
RouteCounty Highway 2333
Coordinates35.2523, -88.20406
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,254 (2021)
Projected traffic2,006 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2333 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2333 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 2333 over Horse Creek carry?

About 1,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2333 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2333 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.