Nfa A343 over Bear Creek
GoodTipton County, Tennessee · 4 MI N of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 840A3430001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A343 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A343 over Bear Creek in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A343 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A343 over Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A343 over Bear Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A343 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A343 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.