US Bridges

Nfa A041 over Hines Creek

GoodPosted for load

Roane County, Tennessee · On Loudon CO L-At Tenn Ri · Structure no. 730A2500001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A041 over Hines Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A041 over Hines Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A041
CrossesHines Creek
LocationOn Loudon CO L-At Tenn Ri
RouteCounty Highway 41
Coordinates35.78152, -84.38805
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$361,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A041 over Hines Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A041 over Hines 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A041 over Hines Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A041 over Hines Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A041 over Hines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.