US Bridges

Nfa A667 over Dabbs Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI N of US40 · Structure no. 390A6670001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A667 over Dabbs Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A667 over Dabbs Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A667
CrossesDabbs Creek
Location0.5 MI N of US40
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80533, -88.33403
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$223,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A667 over Dabbs Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A667 over Dabbs 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A667 over Dabbs Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A667 over Dabbs Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A667 over Dabbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.