US Bridges

Nfa 1690 (sa 1220) over Middleton Creek

Good

Chester County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI West of SR22 · Structure no. 12S81350001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1690 (sa 1220) over Middleton Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1690 (sa 1220) over Middleton Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 1690 (sa 1220)
CrossesMiddleton Creek
Location0.9 MI West of SR22
RouteCounty Highway 1690
Coordinates35.46458, -88.38761
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2021)
Projected traffic238 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1690 (sa 1220) over Middleton Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1690 (sa 1220) over Middleton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1690 (sa 1220) over Middleton Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1690 (sa 1220) over Middleton Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1690 (sa 1220) over Middleton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.