US Bridges

Nfa A007 (sa 0603) over Candies Creek

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Bradley County, Tennessee · .5MI Southeast of US64 · Structure no. 06022700001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A007 (sa 0603) over Candies Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A007 (sa 0603) over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A007 (sa 0603)
CrossesCandies Creek
Location.5MI Southeast of US64
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10814, -84.9532
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2020)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A007 (sa 0603) over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A007 (sa 0603) over Candies 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A007 (sa 0603) over Candies Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A007 (sa 0603) over Candies Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A007 (sa 0603) over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.