US Bridges

Nfa B383 over Horse Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · E Off SR93-AT Sullivan Gd · Structure no. 820B3830001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B383 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa B383 over Horse Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa B383
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationE Off SR93-AT Sullivan Gd
RouteCounty Highway 383
Coordinates36.47605, -82.59022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic632 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B383 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B383 over Horse 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 B383 over Horse Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B383 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B383 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.