US Bridges

Nfa A939 over Byrds Creek (cmsp)

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 2 MI from SR28 · Structure no. 180A9390001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A939 over Byrds Creek (cmsp) is a masonry arch - deck carrying Nfa A939 over Byrds Creek (cmsp) in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A939
CrossesByrds Creek (cmsp)
Location2 MI from SR28
RouteFederal Lands Road 939
Coordinates35.89326, -85.0254
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$640,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A939 over Byrds Creek (cmsp) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A939 over Byrds Creek (cmsp) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A939 over Byrds Creek (cmsp) carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A939 over Byrds Creek (cmsp)?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A939 over Byrds Creek (cmsp)?

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