US Bridges

Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Indian Creek

Good

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 7.5 M NW of Tazewell · Structure no. 13025600001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Indian Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNfa 2560 (sa 1323)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location7.5 M NW of Tazewell
RouteCounty Highway 2560
Coordinates36.55752, -83.60665
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2021)
Projected traffic347 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 2560 (sa 1323) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Indian Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.