US Bridges

Nfa B296 over Kindrick Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · NW of I81-I181 JCT · Structure no. 820B2960001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B296 over Kindrick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B296 over Kindrick Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B296
CrossesKindrick Creek
LocationNW of I81-I181 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4755, -82.51015
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$235,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B296 over Kindrick Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B296 over Kindrick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B296 over Kindrick Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa B296 over Kindrick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B296 over Kindrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.