US Bridges

Nfa 1186 (sa 3718) over Bradley Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 2 M N of SR346-US11W · Structure no. 37005680005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,134
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1186 (sa 3718) over Bradley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1186 (sa 3718) over Bradley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,814 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1186 (sa 3718)
CrossesBradley Creek
Location2 M N of SR346-US11W
RouteCounty Highway 1186
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52011, -82.8223
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,134 (2021)
Projected traffic1,814 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1186 (sa 3718) over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1186 (sa 3718) over Bradley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1186 (sa 3718) over Bradley Creek carry?

About 1,134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1186 (sa 3718) over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 1186 (sa 3718) over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.