US Bridges

Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek

Fair

Union County, Tennessee · S of SR170-W of Paulette · Structure no. 87024520001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2452 (sa 8703)
CrossesHinds Creek
LocationS of SR170-W of Paulette
RouteCounty Highway 2452
CountyUnion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19635, -83.94183
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$166,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.