US Bridges

Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Hunting Creek

Good

Union County, Tennessee · .1 M E of Sharps Chapel · Structure no. 87S23460001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,746
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Hunting Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Hunting Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1090 (sa 8711)
CrossesHunting Creek
Location.1 M E of Sharps Chapel
RouteCounty Highway 1090
Coordinates36.344, -83.80305
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2021)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 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 1090 (sa 8711) over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Hunting 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Hunting Creek carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.