US Bridges

Nfa 2285 (sa 1801) over Laurel Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · South of US70 · Structure no. 18022850003

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2285 (sa 1801) over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2285 (sa 1801) over Laurel Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 622 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2285 (sa 1801)
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationSouth of US70
RouteCounty Highway 2285
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85683, -85.15831
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2021)
Projected traffic995 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2285 (sa 1801) over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2285 (sa 1801) over Laurel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2285 (sa 1801) over Laurel Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2285 (sa 1801) over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2285 (sa 1801) over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.