US Bridges

Nfa A389 over Defeated Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263 · Structure no. 800A3890001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A389 over Defeated Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A389 over Defeated Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A389
CrossesDefeated Creek
Location2.4 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263
RouteCounty Highway 389
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3322, -85.89999
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A389 over Defeated Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A389 over Defeated 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A389 over Defeated Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A389 over Defeated Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A389 over Defeated Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.