US Bridges

Nfa A153 over Daddys Creek (cwma)

PoorClosed to traffic

Cumberland County, Tennessee · .1MI from Morgan Co. Line · Structure no. 180A1530003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A153 over Daddys Creek (cwma) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A153 over Daddys Creek (cwma) in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNfa A153
CrossesDaddys Creek (cwma)
Location.1MI from Morgan Co. Line
RouteState Lands Road 153
Coordinates36.0555, -84.78867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating2.1 US tons
Inventory rating1.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A153 over Daddys Creek (cwma) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Nfa A153 over Daddys Creek (cwma) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A153 over Daddys Creek (cwma) carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A153 over Daddys Creek (cwma)?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A153 over Daddys Creek (cwma)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.