US Bridges

Nfa A318 over Clever Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI West of SR267 · Structure no. 950A3180003

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A318 over Clever Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A318 over Clever Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa A318
CrossesClever Creek
Location2.4 MI West of SR267
RouteCounty Highway 0A318
Coordinates36.02774, -86.16422
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$182,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A318 over Clever Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A318 over Clever 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A318 over Clever Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A318 over Clever Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A318 over Clever Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.