Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek
Union County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa 2452 (sa 8703) over Hinds Creek in Union County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 253 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 34 of the 61 inventoried bridges in Union County rated fair (55.7%); 2 (3.3%) 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 July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 33 ft |
| Location | S of Sr170-w of Paulette |
| NBI structure number | 87024520001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Union County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 33 over Suckstone CR | 1967 | 14,065 | Good |
| Fap 33 over Bull Run Creek | 1966 | 14,065 | Fair |
| Fap 33 over Raccoon Creek | 1966 | 14,065 | Fair |
| Fap 33 over Clinch River(norris Lake | 2016 | 7,637 | Good |
| Nfa 1090 (sa 8711) over Little Barren Creek | 1960 | 3,286 | Fair |
| Fas 144 over Bull Run Creek | 1986 | 3,217 | Good |
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