US Bridges

Nfa A355 over Bradley Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .5 M E of US11W-SR346 JCT · Structure no. 370A3550001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A355 over Bradley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A355 over Bradley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 100 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A355
CrossesBradley Creek
Location.5 M E of US11W-SR346 JCT
RouteCity Street 355
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50548, -82.78941
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$310,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A355 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Nfa A355 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A355 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A355 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A355 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.