US Bridges

Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek

Good

Lewis County, Tennessee · 4 M. Ne. Hohenwald. · Structure no. 51S61780003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1842
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4 M. Ne. Hohenwald.
RouteCounty Highway 1842
Coordinates35.6001, -87.49935
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 1842 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1842 over Indian 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 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 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1842 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.