US Bridges

Nfa 1151 (sa 3321) over Sale Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .5 MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 33S44470001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1151 (sa 3321) over Sale Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1151 (sa 3321) over Sale Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1151 (sa 3321)
CrossesSale Creek
Location.5 MI East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1151
Coordinates35.39371, -85.09805
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2021)
Projected traffic691 by 2042
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 1151 (sa 3321) over Sale Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1151 (sa 3321) over Sale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1151 (sa 3321) over Sale Creek carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1151 (sa 3321) over Sale Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1151 (sa 3321) over Sale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.