Nfa A277 over Big Swan Creek
PoorHickman County, Tennessee · 7 M South of Centerville · Structure no. 410A2510001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A277 over Big Swan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A277 over Big Swan Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A277 over Big Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A277 over Big Swan 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A277 over Big Swan Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A277 over Big Swan Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A277 over Big Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.