US Bridges

Nfa A515 over Hinds Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · S Off I75-2 M N of Knox C · Structure no. 010A5150001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A515 over Hinds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A515 over Hinds Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A515
CrossesHinds Creek
LocationS Off I75-2 M N of Knox C
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1409, -84.0509
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2020)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$256,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A515 over Hinds Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A515 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 A515 over Hinds Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A515 over Hinds Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A515 over Hinds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.