US Bridges

Nfa 2558 over Gap Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 1.8 M SW of Arthur · Structure no. 13025580001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
729
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2558 over Gap Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2558 over Gap Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2558
CrossesGap Creek
Location1.8 M SW of Arthur
RouteCounty Highway 2558
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.53305, -83.69266
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2021)
Projected traffic1,067 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2558 over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2558 over Gap 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2558 over Gap Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2558 over Gap Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2558 over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.