US Bridges

Nfa A714 (sa 3727) over Honeycutt Creek

FairPosted for load

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NW of SR66-SR70 JCT · Structure no. 370A7140003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A714 (sa 3727) over Honeycutt Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Nfa A714 (sa 3727) over Honeycutt Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A714 (sa 3727)
CrossesHoneycutt Creek
Location1.5 M NW of SR66-SR70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 714
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3691, -83.00623
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$569,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A714 (sa 3727) over Honeycutt Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A714 (sa 3727) over Honeycutt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A714 (sa 3727) over Honeycutt Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A714 (sa 3727) over Honeycutt Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A714 (sa 3727) over Honeycutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.