Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Tennessee · N Off SR67-1 M E of SR81 · Structure no. 900B1810001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B181 over Little Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.