US Bridges

Nfa A063 over Candies Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI South of SR40 · Structure no. 060A0630001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A063 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A063 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,504 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A063
CrossesCandies Creek
Location1.5 MI South of SR40
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates35.12388, -84.933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2020)
Projected traffic1,504 by 2042
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

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 A063 over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A063 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 A063 over Candies Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A063 over Candies Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A063 over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.