US Bridges

Nfa E189 over Eldridge Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .3 MI East of Tenn River · Structure no. 330E1890001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E189 over Eldridge Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E189 over Eldridge Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E189
CrossesEldridge Creek
Location.3 MI East of Tenn River
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3027, -85.04874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E189 over Eldridge Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Nfa E189 over Eldridge 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa E189 over Eldridge Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E189 over Eldridge Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E189 over Eldridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.