Nfa 1683 (sa 1218) over Clarks Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI North of SR22A · Structure no. 12016830001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1683 (sa 1218) over Clarks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1683 (sa 1218) over Clarks Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 771 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1683 (sa 1218) over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Nfa 1683 (sa 1218) over Clarks 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 1683 (sa 1218) over Clarks Creek carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1683 (sa 1218) over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1683 (sa 1218) over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.