US Bridges

Nfa 1709 (sa 0936) over Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI NE JCT SR1&SR114 · Structure no. 09017090001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1709 (sa 0936) over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1709 (sa 0936) over Cherry Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 years old, older 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1709 (sa 0936)
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.1 MI NE JCT SR1&SR114
RouteCounty Highway 1709
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04811, -88.24181
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2021)
Projected traffic742 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1709 (sa 0936) over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Nfa 1709 (sa 0936) over Cherry 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 1709 (sa 0936) over Cherry Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1709 (sa 0936) over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1709 (sa 0936) over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.