US Bridges

Nfa 885 (sa 1810) over Daddy Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · North of I40 · Structure no. 18F00250001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 885 (sa 1810) over Daddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 885 (sa 1810) over Daddy Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 885 (sa 1810)
CrossesDaddy Creek
LocationNorth of I40
RouteCounty Highway 885
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99784, -84.82326
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2021)
Projected traffic851 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 885 (sa 1810) over Daddy Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 885 (sa 1810) over Daddy 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 885 (sa 1810) over Daddy Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 885 (sa 1810) over Daddy Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 885 (sa 1810) over Daddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.