US Bridges

Nfa B235 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NW of SR61-SR95 JCT · Structure no. 010B2350001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,230
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B235 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B235 over Buffalo Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,968 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B235
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location1.5 M NW of SR61-SR95 JCT
RouteCity Street 235
Coordinates36.15648, -84.08427
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2020)
Projected traffic1,968 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 B235 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B235 over Buffalo Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B235 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B235 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B235 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.