Nfa 1279 (sa 5321) over Hope Creek
Loudon County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 1279 (sa 5321) over Hope Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 879 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 39 of the 117 inventoried bridges in Loudon County rated fair (33.3%); 2 (1.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 22 ft |
| Location | 6 M. N. Lenoir City. |
| NBI structure number | 530A0860001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Loudon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I75 Ramp to I40 WB over I40 Ebl | 1964 | 58,302 | Good |
| I75 over SR 1 | 1964 | 58,302 | Good |
| I75 over SR 1 | 1964 | 58,302 | Good |
| I75 over Hope Creek | 1972 | 58,302 | Fair |
| I75 over I75 Rl / E. Hotchkiss CR | 1972 | 55,134 | Fair |
| I75 over I75 Ll / E. Hotchkiss CR | 1972 | 55,134 | Fair |
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