US Bridges

Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Hall Creek

Good

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 3MI from Hamilton CO Line · Structure no. 04021680001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Hall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Hall Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNfa 2168 (sa 0402)
CrossesHall Creek
Location3MI from Hamilton CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2168
Coordinates35.45203, -85.21231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2021)
Projected traffic608 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Hall 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Hall Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Hall Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.