US Bridges

Nfa 1307 (sa 3206) over Long Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 1MI Southeast of I81 · Structure no. 32F00230001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1307 (sa 3206) over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1307 (sa 3206) over Long Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1307 (sa 3206)
CrossesLong Creek
Location1MI Southeast of I81
RouteCounty Highway 1307
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13055, -83.26299
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1307 (sa 3206) over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1307 (sa 3206) 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 1307 (sa 3206) over Long Creek carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1307 (sa 3206) over Long Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1307 (sa 3206) over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.