US Bridges

Nfa A847 over Mill Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 3MI West of Polk Co. · Structure no. 060A8470001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A847 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A847 over Mill Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A847
CrossesMill Creek
Location3MI West of Polk Co.
RouteCounty Highway 847
Coordinates35.05997, -84.80582
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2020)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2042
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

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 A847 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A847 over Mill 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 A847 over Mill Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A847 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A847 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.