US Bridges

Nfa A374 over Big Craney Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI West of Smith Co. · Structure no. 950A2480001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A374 over Big Craney Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A374 over Big Craney Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A374
CrossesBig Craney Creek
Location1.1 MI West of Smith Co.
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13152, -86.14803
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$349,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A374 over Big Craney Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A374 over Big Craney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A374 over Big Craney Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A374 over Big Craney Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A374 over Big Craney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.