US Bridges

Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · East of US11 · Structure no. 29S24790011

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
942
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1213 (sa 2901) over Buffalo Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 942 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1213 (sa 2901)
CrossesBuffalo Creek
LocationEast of US11
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21363, -83.56202
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic942 (2021)
Projected traffic1,696 by 2041
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 1213 (sa 2901) over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

About 942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.