US Bridges

Nfa D099 over Hines Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · N of US441-NEAR Sevier CO · Structure no. 470D0990001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D099 over Hines Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa D099 over Hines Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,728 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa D099
CrossesHines Creek
LocationN of US441-NEAR Sevier CO
RouteCounty Highway 5903
Coordinates35.90438, -83.8033
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2021)
Projected traffic1,728 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D099 over Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D099 over Hines Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D099 over Hines Creek carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D099 over Hines Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nfa D099 over Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.