US Bridges

Nfa E488 over Brushy Fork Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · 2.1 M NE JCT SR 61&SR 62 · Structure no. 010E4880001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E488 over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa E488 over Brushy Fork Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa E488
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location2.1 M NE JCT SR 61&SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0E488
Coordinates36.02912, -84.27296
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E488 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E488 over Brushy Fork 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 E488 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E488 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E488 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.