US Bridges

Nfa 1073 over Bledsoe Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI SW JCT SR&SR376 · Structure no. 83F00350009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1073 over Bledsoe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1073 over Bledsoe Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 651 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 1073
CrossesBledsoe Creek
Location2.5 MI SW JCT SR&SR376
RouteCounty Highway 1073
Coordinates36.47706, -86.31382
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2021)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$319,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1073 over Bledsoe Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1073 over Bledsoe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1073 over Bledsoe Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1073 over Bledsoe Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1073 over Bledsoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.