US Bridges

Nfa 845 (sa 2403) over Sandy Creek

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Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI SW JCT SR57&SR76 · Structure no. 24S80790001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,096
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 845 (sa 2403) over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 845 (sa 2403) over Sandy Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 845 (sa 2403)
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.9 MI SW JCT SR57&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 845
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04922, -89.44089
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 845 (sa 2403) over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 845 (sa 2403) over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 845 (sa 2403) over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 845 (sa 2403) over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 845 (sa 2403) over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.