US Bridges

Nfa A236 over Alexander Creek

Good

Hawkins County, Tennessee · NW of SR346 at Church Hil · Structure no. 370A2360001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A236 over Alexander Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A236 over Alexander Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A236
CrossesAlexander Creek
LocationNW of SR346 at Church Hil
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56443, -82.7287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2020)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 A236 over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A236 over Alexander 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A236 over Alexander Creek carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A236 over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A236 over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.