US Bridges

Nfa 1736 (sa 4018) over Rabbit Creek

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Henry County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. N. of SR140 · Structure no. 40017360001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1736 (sa 4018) over Rabbit Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1736 (sa 4018) over Rabbit Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1736 (sa 4018)
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location3 Mi. N. of SR140
RouteCounty Highway 1736
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46567, -88.17175
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1736 (sa 4018) over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1736 (sa 4018) over Rabbit 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1736 (sa 4018) over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1736 (sa 4018) over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1736 (sa 4018) over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.