US Bridges

Nfa 1214 over Pond Creek

Fair

Loudon County, Tennessee · 4 M. W. Philadelphia. · Structure no. 53F00220011

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1214 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1214 over Pond Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 559 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 1214
CrossesPond Creek
Location4 M. W. Philadelphia.
RouteCounty Highway 1214
Coordinates35.6875, -84.4673
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2021)
Projected traffic894 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$488,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1214 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1214 over Pond 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 1214 over Pond Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1214 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1214 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.