US Bridges

Nfa 1669 (sa 1211) over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI East of SR5 · Structure no. 12016690001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
767
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1669 (sa 1211) over Horse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1669 (sa 1211) over Horse Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 767 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,227 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1669 (sa 1211)
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.9 MI East of SR5
RouteCounty Highway 1669
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.40464, -88.62505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2021)
Projected traffic1,227 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$179,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1669 (sa 1211) over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1669 (sa 1211) over Horse 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1669 (sa 1211) over Horse Creek carry?

About 767 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1669 (sa 1211) over Horse Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1669 (sa 1211) over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.