US Bridges

Nfa 1163 (sa 9316) over Cherry Creek

Good

White County, Tennessee · 5MI South of Putnam CO · Structure no. 93S42450003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1163 (sa 9316) over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1163 (sa 9316) over Cherry Creek in White 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1163 (sa 9316)
CrossesCherry Creek
Location5MI South of Putnam CO
RouteCounty Highway 1163
Coordinates36.0168, -85.44556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2021)
Projected traffic822 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1163 (sa 9316) over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1163 (sa 9316) over Cherry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1163 (sa 9316) over Cherry Creek carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1163 (sa 9316) over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1163 (sa 9316) over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.