US Bridges

Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Richland Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · East of US11 · Structure no. 29S24790005

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Richland Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Richland Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,805 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1213 (sa 2901)
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationEast of US11
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13842, -83.66745
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
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 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2021)
Projected traffic3,805 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$436,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) 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 1213 (sa 2901) over Richland Creek carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Richland Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.