US Bridges

Nfa 2556 (sa 1318) over Russell Creek

FairPosted for load

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 5 M NE of Tazewell · Structure no. 13025560001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2556 (sa 1318) over Russell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2556 (sa 1318) over Russell Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2556 (sa 1318)
CrossesRussell Creek
Location5 M NE of Tazewell
RouteCounty Highway 2556
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50035, -83.50558
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2021)
Projected traffic232 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$139,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2556 (sa 1318) over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2556 (sa 1318) over Russell 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 2556 (sa 1318) over Russell Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2556 (sa 1318) over Russell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2556 (sa 1318) over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.