US Bridges

Nfa B104 over Black Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.6 M S of I81 at Hamblen · Structure no. 300B1040001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B104 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa B104 over Black Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa B104
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.6 M S of I81 at Hamblen
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates36.17708, -83.12743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 B104 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B104 over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B104 over Black Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B104 over Black Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B104 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.