US Bridges

Nfa A276 over Big Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · NW of SR346 at Church Hil · Structure no. 370A2760001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A276 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A276 over Big Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A276
CrossesBig Creek
LocationNW of SR346 at Church Hil
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46887, -82.9458
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic624 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A276 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A276 over Big 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 A276 over Big Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A276 over Big Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A276 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.