Nfa A443 over Bent Creek
FairHamblen County, Tennessee · .8MI North of I81 · Structure no. 320A4430001
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A443 over Bent Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A443 over Bent Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A443 over Bent Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A443 over Bent 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 A443 over Bent Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A443 over Bent Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A443 over Bent Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.