US Bridges

Nfa A855 over Mud Creek

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR30 · Structure no. 89SR0010013

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A855 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A855 over Mud Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 101 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,936 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A855
CrossesMud Creek
Location2 MI N of SR30
RouteCounty Highway 855
Coordinates35.73364, -85.67112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2020)
Projected traffic3,936 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A855 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Nfa A855 over Mud 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A855 over Mud Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A855 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A855 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.