US Bridges

Nfa 1137 (sa 8916) over Charles Creek

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 2MI North of SR1 · Structure no. 89S43990003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
921
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1137 (sa 8916) over Charles Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1137 (sa 8916) over Charles Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,474 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1137 (sa 8916)
CrossesCharles Creek
Location2MI North of SR1
RouteCity Street 1137
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71752, -85.75988
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2021)
Projected traffic1,474 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 1137 (sa 8916) over Charles Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1137 (sa 8916) over Charles 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1137 (sa 8916) over Charles Creek carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1137 (sa 8916) over Charles Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1137 (sa 8916) over Charles Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.