US Bridges

Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Richland Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · East of US11 · Structure no. 29F00020001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,496
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Richland Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,394 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1328 (sa 2903)
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationEast of US11
RouteCounty Highway 1328
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24247, -83.60523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2021)
Projected traffic2,394 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1328 (sa 2903) over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Richland 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Richland Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1328 (sa 2903) over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.