US Bridges

Nfa 1212 (sa 3705) over Cloud Creek

FairPosted for load

Hawkins County, Tennessee · N of US11W-W of Rogersvil · Structure no. 37E00100001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1212 (sa 3705) over Cloud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1212 (sa 3705) over Cloud Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1212 (sa 3705)
CrossesCloud Creek
LocationN of US11W-W of Rogersvil
RouteCounty Highway 1212
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3892, -83.11802
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2021)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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$215,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1212 (sa 3705) over Cloud Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1212 (sa 3705) over Cloud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1212 (sa 3705) over Cloud Creek carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1212 (sa 3705) over Cloud Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1212 (sa 3705) over Cloud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.