US Bridges

Nfa D877 over Hines Creek

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Davis Rd-E of SR168-SR1 J · Structure no. 470D8770001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D877 over Hines Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D877 over Hines Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D877
CrossesHines Creek
LocationDavis Rd-E of SR168-SR1 J
RouteCounty Highway 877
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91335, -83.7994
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$187,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D877 over Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D877 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 D877 over Hines Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D877 over Hines Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D877 over Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.