US Bridges

Nfa 2174 over Little Creek

Good

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 04021740005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2174 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2174 over Little Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 2174
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1 MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 2174
Coordinates35.69794, -85.10132
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2174 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2174 over Little 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 2174 over Little Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2174 over Little Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2174 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.