US Bridges

Nfa 818 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · In Henderson City Limits · Structure no. 120A3410001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,665
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 818 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 818 over Sugar Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,405 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 818
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationIn Henderson City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 818
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43103, -88.64034
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2021)
Projected traffic2,405 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$313,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 818 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Nfa 818 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 818 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 818 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 818 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.