Nfa A446 over Upper Bent Creek
FairHamblen County, Tennessee · 2MI South of SR34 · Structure no. 320A4460001
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A446 over Upper Bent Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A446 over Upper Bent Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A446 over Upper Bent Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A446 over Upper 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 A446 over Upper Bent Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A446 over Upper Bent Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A446 over Upper Bent Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.