US Bridges

Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Tennessee · 4.5 M. Ne. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51018420005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1842
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.5 M. Ne. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 1842
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6073, -87.47702
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2021)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$788,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1842 over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.