US Bridges

Nfa A606 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In City of Bristol · Structure no. 820A6060001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A606 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A606 over Cedar Creek in Sullivan 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A606
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationIn City of Bristol
RouteCity Street 606
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56396, -82.1885
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic976 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A606 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A606 over Cedar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A606 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A606 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A606 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.