US Bridges

Nfa 2333 over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hardin County, Tennessee · Near Savannah · Structure no. 36SR1280011

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
283 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2333 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2333 over Indian Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesNfa 2333
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationNear Savannah
RouteCounty Highway 2333
Coordinates35.35414, -88.175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2333 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2333 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2333 over Indian Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2333 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2333 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.