Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek
PoorPosted for loadTipton County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of SR59 · Structure no. 84014790001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 423
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek in Tipton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek carry?
About 423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1479 (sa 8426) over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.