US Bridges

Nfa A327 over Little Swan Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · 3 M E Hohenwald · Structure no. 510A3270001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A327 over Little Swan Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A327 over Little Swan Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A327
CrossesLittle Swan Creek
Location3 M E Hohenwald
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56408, -87.45955
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 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 A327 over Little Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A327 over Little Swan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A327 over Little Swan Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A327 over Little Swan Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A327 over Little Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.