US Bridges

Nfa 2444 (sa 0102) over Poplar Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · NE of SR61-AT Oliver Sprg · Structure no. 01024440001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2444 (sa 0102) over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2444 (sa 0102) over Poplar Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 659 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2444 (sa 0102)
CrossesPoplar Creek
LocationNE of SR61-AT Oliver Sprg
RouteCity Street 2444
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03232, -84.30445
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2021)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2444 (sa 0102) over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2444 (sa 0102) over Poplar 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 2444 (sa 0102) over Poplar Creek carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2444 (sa 0102) over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2444 (sa 0102) over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.