US Bridges

Nfa A836 over Dumplin Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Tennessee · N of US25W-I40 JCT · Structure no. 450A8360001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A836 over Dumplin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A836 over Dumplin Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A836
CrossesDumplin Creek
LocationN of US25W-I40 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 836
Coordinates36.03332, -83.49187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic656 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A836 over Dumplin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A836 over Dumplin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A836 over Dumplin Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A836 over Dumplin Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A836 over Dumplin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.