US Bridges

Nfa B889 over Spring Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In City of East Ridge · Structure no. 330B8890001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B889 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nfa B889 over Spring Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B889
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationIn City of East Ridge
RouteCity Street 889
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.98883, -85.22626
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2020)
Projected traffic2,432 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$304,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B889 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B889 over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B889 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B889 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B889 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.