US Bridges

Nfa 2401 over Bull Run Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · E of Atomic Energy Commis · Structure no. 01024010001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
235 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2401 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2401 over Bull Run Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 964 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,542 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2401
CrossesBull Run Creek
LocationE of Atomic Energy Commis
RouteCounty Highway 2401
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0114, -84.13482
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2021)
Projected traffic1,542 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2401 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2401 over Bull Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2401 over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2401 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2401 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.