US Bridges

Nfa A184 over Candies Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · .4MI East of I75 · Structure no. 060A1840001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A184 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A184 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A184
CrossesCandies Creek
Location.4MI East of I75
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates35.1727, -84.90573
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic656 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A184 over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A184 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 A184 over Candies Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A184 over Candies Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A184 over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.