Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Williams Creek
PoorCrockett County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI N of SR20 · Structure no. 17015700001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,235
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Williams Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Williams Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,976 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Williams Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Williams Creek carry?
About 1,235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Williams Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 852 (sa 1716) over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.