Nfa 1434 over Dodson Creek
FairPosted for loadHawkins County, Tennessee · E of SR66 near Steam Plt. · Structure no. 37SR0700007
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 781
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1434 over Dodson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1434 over Dodson Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1434 over Dodson Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Nfa 1434 over Dodson 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1434 over Dodson Creek carry?
About 781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1434 over Dodson Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1434 over Dodson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.