US Bridges

Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Nixon Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI NE JCT SR76&SR369 · Structure no. 38S81310001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Nixon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Nixon Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,546 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 846 (sa 3816)
CrossesNixon Creek
Location1.7 MI NE JCT SR76&SR369
RouteCounty Highway 846
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44616, -89.24277
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2021)
Projected traffic2,546 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$368,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Nixon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Nixon 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 846 (sa 3816) over Nixon Creek carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Nixon Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Nixon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.