Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Sycamore Creek
PoorPosted for loadCheatham County, Tennessee · 1.5 M. Ne. SR12. · Structure no. 11S61500001
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 577
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Sycamore Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 577 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Sycamore Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 979 (sa 1109) over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.