US Bridges

FAU 2470 (sa 0707) over Casper Sharp Branch

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Lafollette-Of SR 9 · Structure no. 07024700001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,362
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2470 (sa 0707) over Casper Sharp Branch is a steel culvert carrying FAU 2470 (sa 0707) over Casper Sharp Branch in Campbell 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 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 2,362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,779 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2470 (sa 0707)
CrossesCasper Sharp Branch
LocationIn Lafollette-Of SR 9
RouteCity Street 2470
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.37705, -84.10532
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,362 (2021)
Projected traffic3,779 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 2470 (sa 0707) over Casper Sharp Branch built?

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

What condition is FAU 2470 (sa 0707) over Casper Sharp Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2470 (sa 0707) over Casper Sharp Branch carry?

About 2,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2470 (sa 0707) over Casper Sharp Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAU 2470 (sa 0707) over Casper Sharp Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.