US Bridges

Nfa 1251 (sa 5316) over Hines Creek

Fair

Loudon County, Tennessee · 4 M. Nw. Loudon. · Structure no. 53023550001

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,151
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1251 (sa 5316) over Hines Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1251 (sa 5316) over Hines Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 110 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,842 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1251 (sa 5316)
CrossesHines Creek
Location4 M. Nw. Loudon.
RouteCounty Highway 1251
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79327, -84.36304
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2021)
Projected traffic1,842 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1251 (sa 5316) over Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is Nfa 1251 (sa 5316) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1251 (sa 5316) over Hines Creek carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1251 (sa 5316) over Hines Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1251 (sa 5316) over Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.