US Bridges

Nfa 2562 (sa 1325) over Station Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · E of Cumberland Gap · Structure no. 13025620001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2562 (sa 1325) over Station Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2562 (sa 1325) over Station 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2562 (sa 1325)
CrossesStation Creek
LocationE of Cumberland Gap
RouteCounty Highway 2562
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59482, -83.6242
Functional classUrban 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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2021)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2562 (sa 1325) over Station Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2562 (sa 1325) over Station 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 2562 (sa 1325) over Station Creek carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2562 (sa 1325) over Station Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2562 (sa 1325) over Station Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.