US Bridges

Road 912 over Madd Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Holston Aap Plant a · Structure no. DAPAMCHOL000009

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Road 912 over Madd Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 912 over Madd Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoad 912
CrossesMadd Creek
LocationHolston Aap Plant a
Coordinates36.52995, -82.5526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 912 over Madd Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Road 912 over Madd Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Road 912 over Madd Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 912 over Madd Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 912 over Madd Creek?

It is owned by the Army.