US Bridges

Nfa 1892 over Buds Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 2 M. E. Palmyra · Structure no. 630A5040001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1892 over Buds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1892 over Buds Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1892
CrossesBuds Creek
Location2 M. E. Palmyra
RouteCounty Highway 1892
Coordinates36.44878, -87.44337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
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 1892 over Buds Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1892 over Buds 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1892 over Buds Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1892 over Buds Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1892 over Buds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.