US Bridges

Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Chester County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI West of SR225 · Structure no. 12016750003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Sugar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Sugar Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 317 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1675 (sa 1205)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.1 MI West of SR225
RouteCounty Highway 1675
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35447, -88.72659
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2021)
Projected traffic317 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Sugar 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 1675 (sa 1205) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1675 (sa 1205) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.