US Bridges

Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Daniel Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 4.9 MI NW JCT SR27&283 · Structure no. 58021650003

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Daniel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Daniel Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1423 (sa 5813)
CrossesDaniel Creek
Location4.9 MI NW JCT SR27&283
RouteCounty Highway 1423
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26076, -85.48221
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic864 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$124,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Daniel Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Daniel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Daniel Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Daniel Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1423 (sa 5813) over Daniel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.