US Bridges

Nfa A880 over Dumplin Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI N of US25W-I40 JCT · Structure no. 450A8800001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A880 over Dumplin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A880 over Dumplin Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A880
CrossesDumplin Creek
Location1.2 MI N of US25W-I40 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 880
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04007, -83.47546
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 A880 over Dumplin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A880 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 A880 over Dumplin Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A880 over Dumplin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A880 over Dumplin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.