US Bridges

Nfa A276 over Spring Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .3 MI East of SR 32 · Structure no. 320A2760001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A276 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A276 over Spring Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A276
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.3 MI East of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25107, -83.2703
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2020)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$178,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A276 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A276 over Spring 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 A276 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A276 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A276 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.