US Bridges

Nfa A523 over Daddys Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · East of SR28 · Structure no. 180A5230001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A523 over Daddys Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A523 over Daddys Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A523
CrossesDaddys Creek
LocationEast of SR28
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8195, -85.0114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A523 over Daddys Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A523 over Daddys 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 A523 over Daddys Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A523 over Daddys Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A523 over Daddys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.