US Bridges

Nfa A121 over Candies Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · .3 MI West of SR60 · Structure no. 060A1210001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A121 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A121 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,808 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A121
CrossesCandies Creek
Location.3 MI West of SR60
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2107, -84.89053
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2020)
Projected traffic5,808 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A121 over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A121 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A121 over Candies Creek carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A121 over Candies Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A121 over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.