US Bridges

Nfa 1170 (sa 1816) over Copeland Creek

Poor

Cumberland County, Tennessee · South of I40 · Structure no. 18F00050003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1170 (sa 1816) over Copeland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 1170 (sa 1816) over Copeland Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1170 (sa 1816)
CrossesCopeland Creek
LocationSouth of I40
RouteCounty Highway 1170
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.008, -85.07606
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2021)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1170 (sa 1816) over Copeland Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1170 (sa 1816) over Copeland 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 1170 (sa 1816) over Copeland Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1170 (sa 1816) over Copeland Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Nfa 1170 (sa 1816) over Copeland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.