US Bridges

Nfa A545 over Long Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 2.4MI Southeast of I81 · Structure no. 320A5450001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
235 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A545 over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A545 over Long Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2039. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A545
CrossesLong Creek
Location2.4MI Southeast of I81
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1321, -83.23473
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$398,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A545 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A545 over Long 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 A545 over Long Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A545 over Long Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A545 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.