US Bridges

Nfa 2611 (sa 1018) over Stoney Creek

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · NE of Elizabethton-S OF91 · Structure no. 10026110001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
807
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2611 (sa 1018) over Stoney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2611 (sa 1018) over Stoney Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 807 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2611 (sa 1018)
CrossesStoney Creek
LocationNE of Elizabethton-S OF91
RouteCounty Highway 2611
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39767, -82.10934
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic807 (2021)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$301,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2611 (sa 1018) over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2611 (sa 1018) over Stoney 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2611 (sa 1018) over Stoney Creek carry?

About 807 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2611 (sa 1018) over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2611 (sa 1018) over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.