US Bridges

Nfa 2462 over Coal Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · W of Lake City · Structure no. 01024620001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2462 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2462 over Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa 2462
CrossesCoal Creek
LocationW of Lake City
RouteCounty Highway 2462
Coordinates36.21475, -84.16624
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic256 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2462 over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2462 over Coal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2462 over Coal Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2462 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2462 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.