Nfa A018 over Childers Creek
GoodPolk County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI NE JCT SR30&SR315 · Structure no. 700A0180001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A018 over Childers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A018 over Childers Creek in Polk 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A018 over Childers Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A018 over Childers 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A018 over Childers Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A018 over Childers Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A018 over Childers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.