US Bridges

Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Mc Gill Creek

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of Smithtown · Structure no. 04021680003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Mc Gill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Mc Gill Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2168 (sa 0402)
CrossesMc Gill Creek
Location1 MI East of Smithtown
RouteCounty Highway 2168
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47482, -85.18837
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2021)
Projected traffic928 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2168 (sa 0402) over Mc Gill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Mc Gill 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 June 2024.

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

About 528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2168 (sa 0402) over Mc Gill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.