US Bridges

Nfa 1364 over Big Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 4.3 M NE of US11W-SR70 Jc · Structure no. 37S23660001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1364 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1364 over Big Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1364
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.3 M NE of US11W-SR70 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 1364
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47745, -82.93842
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2021)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1364 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1364 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 1364 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1364 over Big Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1364 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.