Nfa A163 over Candies Creek
GoodBradley County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI from I75 · Structure no. 060A1630001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A163 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A163 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A163 over Candies Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A163 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 A163 over Candies Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A163 over Candies Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A163 over Candies Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.