US Bridges

Nfa 1701 (sa 0911) over Brier Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SE JCT SR1&SR364 · Structure no. 09017010001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
562
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1701 (sa 0911) over Brier Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1701 (sa 0911) over Brier Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1701 (sa 0911)
CrossesBrier Creek
Location1.7 MI SE JCT SR1&SR364
RouteCounty Highway 1701
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97258, -88.42989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2021)
Projected traffic899 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$131,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1701 (sa 0911) over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1701 (sa 0911) over Brier 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1701 (sa 0911) over Brier Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1701 (sa 0911) over Brier Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1701 (sa 0911) over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.