US Bridges

Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Little Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · 7.5 M N of Tazewell · Structure no. 13025600003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Little Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNfa 2560 (sa 1323)
CrossesLittle Creek
Location7.5 M N of Tazewell
RouteCounty Highway 2560
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56, -83.56472
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed—
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 Little Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2560 (sa 1323) over Little 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 2560 (sa 1323) over Little Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.