US Bridges

Nfa C205 over Middle Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · North End of City · Structure no. 330C2050001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C205 over Middle Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa C205 over Middle Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,464 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa C205
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationNorth End of City
RouteCity Street 205
Coordinates35.15453, -85.3422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2020)
Projected traffic2,464 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C205 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C205 over Middle 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C205 over Middle Creek carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C205 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa C205 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.