US Bridges

Nfa 844 (sa 3812) over Meridian Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI E JCT SR19&SR180 · Structure no. 38S82390001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 844 (sa 3812) over Meridian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 844 (sa 3812) over Meridian Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 844 (sa 3812)
CrossesMeridian Creek
Location4.3 MI E JCT SR19&SR180
RouteCounty Highway 844
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68444, -89.3275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2021)
Projected traffic765 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 844 (sa 3812) over Meridian Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 844 (sa 3812) over Meridian 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 844 (sa 3812) over Meridian Creek carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 844 (sa 3812) over Meridian Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 844 (sa 3812) over Meridian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.