US Bridges

Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Hines Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Hendron Chapel Rd-E of 71 · Structure no. 47024360001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,046
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Hines Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Hines Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,792 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2436 (sa 4736)
CrossesHines Creek
LocationHendron Chapel Rd-E of 71
RouteCounty Highway 2436
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91094, -83.80079
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,046 (2021)
Projected traffic5,792 by 2040
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$227,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Hines 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Hines Creek carry?

About 4,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Hines Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2436 (sa 4736) over Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.