US Bridges

Nfa 1276 over Baker Creek

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · Clover Hill RD @ US411 · Structure no. 05012670001

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,028
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1276 over Baker Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1276 over Baker Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,028 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,245 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNfa 1276
CrossesBaker Creek
LocationClover Hill RD @ US411
RouteCounty Highway 1267
Coordinates35.69888, -84.04601
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,028 (2021)
Projected traffic3,245 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$449,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1276 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1276 over Baker 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1276 over Baker Creek carry?

About 2,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1276 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1276 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.