US Bridges

Nfa 1201 (sa 1804) over Basses Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 5 MI South of SR28 · Structure no. 18012010003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1201 (sa 1804) over Basses Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1201 (sa 1804) over Basses Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,395 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1201 (sa 1804)
CrossesBasses Creek
Location5 MI South of SR28
RouteCounty Highway 1201
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85088, -85.05521
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,122 (2021)
Projected traffic3,395 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$160,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1201 (sa 1804) over Basses Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1201 (sa 1804) over Basses 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1201 (sa 1804) over Basses Creek carry?

About 2,122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1201 (sa 1804) over Basses Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1201 (sa 1804) over Basses Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.