US Bridges

Nfa A136 over Hinds Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M S of I75-SR61 Jct. · Structure no. 010A1360001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,820
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A136 over Hinds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A136 over Hinds Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A136
CrossesHinds Creek
Location1.5 M S of I75-SR61 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14622, -84.07632
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2020)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$482,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A136 over Hinds Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A136 over Hinds 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A136 over Hinds Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A136 over Hinds Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A136 over Hinds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.