US Bridges

Nfa 1424 (sa 7518) over Cripple Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.8 MI NW JCT SR99&CANNON · Structure no. 75S63140007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1424 (sa 7518) over Cripple Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 1424 (sa 7518) over Cripple Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1424 (sa 7518)
CrossesCripple Creek
Location2.8 MI NW JCT SR99&CANNON
RouteCounty Highway 1424
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78508, -86.21049
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2021)
Projected traffic434 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1424 (sa 7518) over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1424 (sa 7518) over Cripple 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1424 (sa 7518) over Cripple Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1424 (sa 7518) over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1424 (sa 7518) over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.