US Bridges

Nfa 1398 over Fall Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI West of SR266 · Structure no. 950A3920003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1398 over Fall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 1398 over Fall Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 928 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 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 1398
CrossesFall Creek
Location2.1 MI West of SR266
RouteCounty Highway 1398
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02543, -86.279
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic928 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$578,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1398 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1398 over Fall 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 Fall Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 1398 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1398 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.