US Bridges

Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Ball Creek

FairPosted for load

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 1 M NE of Lone Mountain · Structure no. 13S23520001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,147
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Ball Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Ball Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1332 (sa 1310)
CrossesBall Creek
Location1 M NE of Lone Mountain
RouteCounty Highway 1332
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39877, -83.56947
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2021)
Projected traffic1,835 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 1332 (sa 1310) over Ball Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Ball 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Ball Creek carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Ball Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Nfa 1332 (sa 1310) over Ball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.