US Bridges

Nfa A430 over Alexander Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · In Church Hill · Structure no. 370A4300001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A430 over Alexander Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A430 over Alexander Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A430
CrossesAlexander Creek
LocationIn Church Hill
RouteCity Street 430
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52485, -82.71592
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$64,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A430 over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A430 over Alexander 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 A430 over Alexander Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A430 over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A430 over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.