US Bridges

Nfa 2554 over Blair Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 4.5 M NW of Tazewell · Structure no. 13025540001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2554 over Blair Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2554 over Blair Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2554
CrossesBlair Creek
Location4.5 M NW of Tazewell
RouteCounty Highway 2554
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50975, -83.60408
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic190 (2021)
Projected traffic339 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2554 over Blair Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2554 over Blair 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2554 over Blair Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2554 over Blair Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2554 over Blair Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.