Nfa 2162 (sa 3308) over Falling Water Creek
PoorPosted for loadHamilton County, Tennessee · .1 MI North of US 27 · Structure no. 33SR0290011
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,697
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2162 (sa 3308) over Falling Water Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2162 (sa 3308) over Falling Water Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,697 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,315 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2162 (sa 3308) over Falling Water Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Nfa 2162 (sa 3308) over Falling Water Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 2162 (sa 3308) over Falling Water Creek carry?
About 12,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2162 (sa 3308) over Falling Water Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2162 (sa 3308) over Falling Water Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.