US Bridges

Nfa C534 over Reedy Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, Tennessee · S Off US11W-E of Kingsprt · Structure no. 820C5340001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C534 over Reedy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa C534 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa C534
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationS Off US11W-E of Kingsprt
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5725, -82.40925
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$851,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa C534 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C534 over Reedy 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 C534 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C534 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C534 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.