US Bridges

Nfa A481 over Hudgens Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 2 MI from SR 42 · Structure no. 710A4810001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A481 over Hudgens Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A481 over Hudgens Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A481
CrossesHudgens Creek
Location2 MI from SR 42
RouteCity Street 481
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09732, -85.51881
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic576 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$101,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A481 over Hudgens Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A481 over Hudgens 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A481 over Hudgens Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A481 over Hudgens Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A481 over Hudgens Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.