US Bridges

Nfa A712 over Kinser Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · .8MI South of US64 · Structure no. 060A2210001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A712 over Kinser Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A712 over Kinser Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A712
CrossesKinser Creek
Location.8MI South of US64
RouteCounty Highway 712
Coordinates35.11575, -84.78046
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A712 over Kinser Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A712 over Kinser 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A712 over Kinser Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A712 over Kinser Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A712 over Kinser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.