US Bridges

Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) over Cove Creek

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · W of SR143-NEAR St. Line · Structure no. 10026800005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
689
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) over Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) over Cove Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 689 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2680 (sa 1001)
CrossesCove Creek
LocationW of SR143-NEAR St. Line
RouteCounty Highway 2680
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1407, -82.12067
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$128,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) over Cove Creek carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) over Cove Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2680 (sa 1001) over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.