US Bridges

Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Hills Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · 1MI East of SR56 · Structure no. 89021380003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Hills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Hills Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 2138 (sa 8920)
CrossesHills Creek
Location1MI East of SR56
RouteCounty Highway 2138
Coordinates35.56884, -85.67974
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2021)
Projected traffic912 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$259,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Hills Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Hills 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Hills Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Hills Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2138 (sa 8920) over Hills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.