US Bridges

Nfa A352 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 2MI North of SR34 · Structure no. 320A3520001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A352 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A352 over Cedar Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A352
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2MI North of SR34
RouteCounty Highway 352
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27028, -83.2266
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$104,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A352 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A352 over Cedar 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 A352 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A352 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A352 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.