Nfa A234 over Candies Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBradley County, Tennessee · .4MI North of SR40 · Structure no. 060A2340001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A234 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A234 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A234 over Candies Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A234 over Candies Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A234 over Candies Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A234 over Candies Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A234 over Candies Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.