Nfa A165 over Candies Creek
GoodBradley County, Tennessee · 1 MI from Eureka · Structure no. 060A1650001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A165 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A165 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 A165 over Candies Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A165 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 A165 over Candies Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A165 over Candies Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A165 over Candies Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.