US Bridges

Nfa A342 over Shop Springs Branch

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI West of SR26 · Structure no. 950A3420001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A342 over Shop Springs Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A342 over Shop Springs Branch in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A342
CrossesShop Springs Branch
Location0.3 MI West of SR26
RouteCounty Highway 0A342
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1259, -86.2151
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A342 over Shop Springs Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A342 over Shop Springs Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A342 over Shop Springs Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A342 over Shop Springs Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A342 over Shop Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.