US Bridges

Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Mcadoo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 7 M. Ne. Southside. · Structure no. 63018880001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Mcadoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Mcadoo Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 968 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,549 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1888 (sa 6317)
CrossesMcadoo Creek
Location7 M. Ne. Southside.
RouteCounty Highway 1888
Coordinates36.44397, -87.20918
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2021)
Projected traffic1,549 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$383,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Mcadoo Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Mcadoo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Mcadoo Creek carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Mcadoo Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1888 (sa 6317) over Mcadoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.