US Bridges

Nfa 1861 over Budds Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 3 MI SE Palmyra · Structure no. 63018610003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1861 over Budds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1861 over Budds Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1861
CrossesBudds Creek
Location3 MI SE Palmyra
RouteCounty Highway 1861
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41742, -87.43452
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2021)
Projected traffic912 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$362,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1861 over Budds Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1861 over Budds 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1861 over Budds Creek carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1861 over Budds Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1861 over Budds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.