US Bridges

Nfa A873 over Dumplin Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 2.2 M W of US25W-I40 JCT · Structure no. 450A8730001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A873 over Dumplin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A873 over Dumplin Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A873
CrossesDumplin Creek
Location2.2 M W of US25W-I40 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 873
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01717, -83.50919
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 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 A873 over Dumplin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A873 over Dumplin 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A873 over Dumplin Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A873 over Dumplin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A873 over Dumplin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.