US Bridges

Nfa C034 over Cripple Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 7.5 M E JCT SR2&SR99 · Structure no. 75SR0010025

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C034 over Cripple Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa C034 over Cripple Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 101 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 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C034
CrossesCripple Creek
Location7.5 M E JCT SR2&SR99
RouteCounty Highway 0C034
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82668, -86.25205
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2020)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$776,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C034 over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Nfa C034 over Cripple 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C034 over Cripple Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C034 over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C034 over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.