US Bridges

Nfa A342 (sa 3923) over Hurricane Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI N of Hardin Co. · Structure no. 390A3420001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A342 (sa 3923) over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A342 (sa 3923) over Hurricane Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A342 (sa 3923)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Hardin Co.
RouteCounty Highway 342
Coordinates35.42136, -88.32017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A342 (sa 3923) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A342 (sa 3923) over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A342 (sa 3923) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A342 (sa 3923) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A342 (sa 3923) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.