Nfa B279 over Candies Creek
GoodBradley County, Tennessee · 1.5MI East of Hamilton CO · Structure no. 060B2790001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B279 over Candies Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B279 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B279 over Candies Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B279 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa B279 over Candies Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B279 over Candies Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B279 over Candies Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.