US Bridges

Nfa A283 over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.9 M E of US11W-SR70 JCT · Structure no. 370A2830001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A283 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A283 over Big Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A283
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.9 M E of US11W-SR70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 283
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.42532, -82.95145
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$184,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A283 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A283 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 A283 over Big Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A283 over Big Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A283 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.