US Bridges

Nfa A133 over Richardson Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · W of SR66 at Hancock CO L · Structure no. 370A1330001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A133 over Richardson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A133 over Richardson Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A133
CrossesRichardson Creek
LocationW of SR66 at Hancock CO L
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47603, -83.15759
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$176,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A133 over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Nfa A133 over Richardson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A133 over Richardson Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A133 over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A133 over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.