Nfa 2497 over Blair Creek
GoodClaiborne County, Tennessee · 4.5 M NW of Tazewell · Structure no. 13024970001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,022
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2497 over Blair Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2497 over Blair Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,626 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2497 over Blair Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2497 over Blair Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2497 over Blair Creek carry?
About 1,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2497 over Blair Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2497 over Blair Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.