US Bridges

Nfa A349 over Bear Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 4.8 MI NW JCT SR6&SR248 · Structure no. 940A3490001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A349 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A349 over Bear Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A349
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.8 MI NW JCT SR6&SR248
RouteCounty Highway 349
Coordinates35.8582, -86.9666
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A349 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A349 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A349 over Bear Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A349 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A349 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.