US Bridges

Nfa 2433 (sa 0712) over Elk Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · W Off SR297 in Jellico · Structure no. 07G00030001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2433 (sa 0712) over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2433 (sa 0712) over Elk Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2433 (sa 0712)
CrossesElk Creek
LocationW Off SR297 in Jellico
RouteCity Street 2433
Coordinates36.58312, -84.13894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic592 by 2042
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

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 Nfa 2433 (sa 0712) over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2433 (sa 0712) over Elk 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 2433 (sa 0712) over Elk Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2433 (sa 0712) over Elk Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2433 (sa 0712) over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.