US Bridges

Nfa 889 over Holland Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Tennessee · Holland CR RD West SR 69 · Structure no. 36S81250001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 889 over Holland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 889 over Holland Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 889
CrossesHolland Creek
LocationHolland CR RD West SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 899
CountyHardin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04875, -88.09859
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2021)
Projected traffic960 by 2040
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 889 over Holland Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 889 over Holland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 889 over Holland Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 889 over Holland Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 889 over Holland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.