US Bridges

Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Muddy Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2.9 MI SW JCT SR76&CROCKE · Structure no. 38S81310009

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 846 (sa 3816) over Muddy Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 846 (sa 3816)
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.9 MI SW JCT SR76&CROCKE
RouteCounty Highway 846
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66033, -89.11616
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2021)
Projected traffic386 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$673,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

About 241 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.