US Bridges

Nfa 1359 over Cherokee Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · N of SR81-SR67 JCT · Structure no. 90F00350001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,068
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1359 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1359 over Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 3,068 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,909 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1359
CrossesCherokee Creek
LocationN of SR81-SR67 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1359
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25212, -82.45108
Functional classRural Minor 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
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,068 (2021)
Projected traffic4,909 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1359 over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Nfa 1359 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 1359 over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 3,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1359 over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1359 over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.