Nfa B178 over Lt Cherokee Creek
GoodWashington County, Tennessee · NE of SR81-SR67 JCT · Structure no. 900B1780001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B178 over Lt Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B178 over Lt Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B178 over Lt Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B178 over Lt Cherokee 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa B178 over Lt Cherokee Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B178 over Lt Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B178 over Lt Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.