US Bridges

Nfa 1699 over Indian Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 5.8 MI S JCT SR1&SR114 · Structure no. 09016990001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1699 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1699 over Indian Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1699
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.8 MI S JCT SR1&SR114
RouteCounty Highway 1699
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94981, -88.28233
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1699 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1699 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1699 over Indian Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nfa 1699 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1699 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.