US Bridges

Nfa A314 over Spring Creek

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Hamblen County, Tennessee · .3MI East of SR32 · Structure no. 320A3140001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A314 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A314 over Spring Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,248 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A314
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.3MI East of SR32
RouteCity Street 314
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25212, -83.27337
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2020)
Projected traffic1,248 by 2042
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 A314 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A314 over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A314 over Spring Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A314 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A314 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.