US Bridges

Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.9 M SE of I81-SR70 Exit · Structure no. 300A1630005

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 103 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A163
CrossesHoover Creek
Location3.9 M SE of I81-SR70 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24783, -82.86408
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nfa A163 over Hoover 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A163 over Hoover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.