US Bridges

Nfa E400 over East Fork of Poplar Cree

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · Montery RD · Structure no. 010E4000001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E400 over East Fork of Poplar Cree is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa E400 over East Fork of Poplar Cree in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa E400
CrossesEast Fork of Poplar Cree
LocationMontery RD
RouteCity Street 0E400
Coordinates35.9915, -84.31548
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 E400 over East Fork of Poplar Cree built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E400 over East Fork of Poplar Cree 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa E400 over East Fork of Poplar Cree carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E400 over East Fork of Poplar Cree?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E400 over East Fork of Poplar Cree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.