US Bridges

Nfa 2425 (sa 0703) over Cove Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · W of I75-N of Caryville · Structure no. 07024250005

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2425 (sa 0703) over Cove Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa 2425 (sa 0703) over Cove Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2425 (sa 0703)
CrossesCove Creek
LocationW of I75-N of Caryville
RouteCounty Highway 2425
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32865, -84.24533
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2021)
Projected traffic701 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2425 (sa 0703) over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2425 (sa 0703) over Cove 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2425 (sa 0703) over Cove Creek carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2425 (sa 0703) over Cove Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2425 (sa 0703) over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.