US Bridges

Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Carter Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.0 MI SE JCT I40&SR19 · Structure no. 38008470001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
611
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Carter Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Carter Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 847 (sa 3818)
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.0 MI SE JCT I40&SR19
RouteCounty Highway 847
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54481, -89.17964
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2021)
Projected traffic866 by 2041
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 847 (sa 3818) over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Carter 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Carter Creek carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Carter Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 847 (sa 3818) over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.