US Bridges

Nfa 1216 over Baker Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 2 MI N of SR33 at CO Line · Structure no. 53006470001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,416
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1216 over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1216 over Baker Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 2,416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNfa 1216
CrossesBaker Creek
Location2 MI N of SR33 at CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1216
Coordinates35.63962, -84.21588
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,416 (2021)
Projected traffic3,866 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1216 over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1216 over Baker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1216 over Baker Creek carry?

About 2,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1216 over Baker Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1216 over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.