US Bridges

Nfa 2469 (sa 3218) over Bent Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 4MI South of SR34 · Structure no. 32S25650003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2469 (sa 3218) over Bent Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2469 (sa 3218) over Bent 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2039. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2469 (sa 3218)
CrossesBent Creek
Location4MI South of SR34
RouteCounty Highway 2469
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2355, -83.11124
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2039
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 2469 (sa 3218) over Bent Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2469 (sa 3218) 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 2469 (sa 3218) over Bent Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2469 (sa 3218) over Bent Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2469 (sa 3218) over Bent Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.