US Bridges

Road 1907 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · East of Acid Plant · Structure no. DAPAMCHOL000017

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Road 1907 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road 1907 over Drainage Ditch in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoad 1907
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationEast of Acid Plant
Coordinates36.5346, -82.6409
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 1907 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 1907 over Drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Road 1907 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road 1907 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road 1907 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.