US Bridges

Nfa D876 over Hines Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · SE Off SR168-N of US441 · Structure no. 470D8760001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,360
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D876 over Hines Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa D876 over Hines Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,776 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D876
CrossesHines Creek
LocationSE Off SR168-N of US441
RouteCounty Highway 876
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92629, -83.79771
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2020)
Projected traffic3,776 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D876 over Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D876 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 D876 over Hines Creek carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D876 over Hines Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D876 over Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.