US Bridges

Nfa 905 (sa 2009) over Sugar Tree Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Tennessee · 3.0 MI SE JCT I40&SR69 · Structure no. 20009050005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 905 (sa 2009) over Sugar Tree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 905 (sa 2009) over Sugar Tree Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 905 (sa 2009)
CrossesSugar Tree Creek
Location3.0 MI SE JCT I40&SR69
RouteCounty Highway 905
CountyDecatur County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.83011, -88.03602
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2021)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 905 (sa 2009) over Sugar Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 905 (sa 2009) over Sugar Tree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 905 (sa 2009) over Sugar Tree Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 905 (sa 2009) over Sugar Tree Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 905 (sa 2009) over Sugar Tree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.