US Bridges

Nfa 883 (sa 1209) over Sugar Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI East of SR5 · Structure no. 12S82110001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 883 (sa 1209) over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 883 (sa 1209) over Sugar Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 883 (sa 1209)
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.7 MI East of SR5
RouteCounty Highway 883
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39022, -88.65347
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2021)
Projected traffic445 by 2042
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

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$125,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 883 (sa 1209) over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 883 (sa 1209) 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 883 (sa 1209) over Sugar Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 883 (sa 1209) over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 883 (sa 1209) over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.