US Bridges

Nfa A376 over Long Hungry Creek

Fair

Macon County, Tennessee · 4 M SW Red Boiling Spring · Structure no. 560A3760001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A376 over Long Hungry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A376 over Long Hungry Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A376
CrossesLong Hungry Creek
Location4 M SW Red Boiling Spring
RouteCounty Highway 376
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49109, -85.89217
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A376 over Long Hungry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A376 over Long Hungry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A376 over Long Hungry Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A376 over Long Hungry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A376 over Long Hungry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.