US Bridges

Nfa B315 over Kendrick Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Summerville Rd-S Off US23 · Structure no. 820B3150003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
461
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B315 over Kendrick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa B315 over Kendrick Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa B315
CrossesKendrick Creek
LocationSummerville Rd-S Off US23
RouteCity Street 315
Coordinates36.49418, -82.50978
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2021)
Projected traffic752 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$233,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B315 over Kendrick Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B315 over Kendrick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B315 over Kendrick Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B315 over Kendrick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B315 over Kendrick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.