US Bridges

Nfa 1398 over Florida Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI West of SR266 · Structure no. 950A3920001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1398 over Florida Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1398 over Florida Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2041. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa 1398
CrossesFlorida Creek
Location0.7 MI West of SR266
RouteCounty Highway 1398
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01703, -86.26017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1398 over Florida Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1398 over Florida 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 1398 over Florida Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1398 over Florida Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1398 over Florida Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.