US Bridges

Nfa A187 over Grayson Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · Hudson Cemetery Rd. · Structure no. 770A1870001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A187 over Grayson Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A187 over Grayson Mill Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A187
CrossesGrayson Mill Creek
LocationHudson Cemetery Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 187
Coordinates35.24955, -85.43205
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A187 over Grayson Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Nfa A187 over Grayson Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A187 over Grayson Mill Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A187 over Grayson Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A187 over Grayson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.