US Bridges

Nfa B063 over Cherokee Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · W of SR81 at SR67 JCT · Structure no. 900B0630001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B063 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B063 over Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B063
CrossesCherokee Creek
LocationW of SR81 at SR67 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21601, -82.47283
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 B063 over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B063 over Cherokee 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B063 over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B063 over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Nfa B063 over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.