US Bridges

Nfa D859 over Hines Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · E of SR168-N of US441 JCT · Structure no. 470D8590001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D859 over Hines Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa D859 over Hines Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D859
CrossesHines Creek
LocationE of SR168-N of US441 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 859
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92409, -83.79703
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks2%
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$116,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D859 over Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nfa D859 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 D859 over Hines Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D859 over Hines Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D859 over Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.