US Bridges

Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Fall Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .8MI Southeast of SR34 · Structure no. 32025280003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Fall Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2528 (sa 3217)
CrossesFall Creek
Location.8MI Southeast of SR34
RouteCounty Highway 2528
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25283, -83.19402
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2021)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2528 (sa 3217) over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Fall 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Fall Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Fall Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2528 (sa 3217) over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.