US Bridges

Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Defeated Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263 · Structure no. 80S61660001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Defeated Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Defeated Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,293 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1087 (sa 8022)
CrossesDefeated Creek
Location3.9 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263
RouteCounty Highway 1087
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36382, -85.89328
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2021)
Projected traffic1,293 by 2042
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 1087 (sa 8022) over Defeated Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Defeated Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Defeated Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa 1087 (sa 8022) over Defeated Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.