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Nfa 2191 (sa 2102) over Pine Creek

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DeKalb County, Tennessee · 1MI East of SR146 · Structure no. 21021910001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2191 (sa 2102) over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2191 (sa 2102) over Pine Creek in DeKalb 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2191 (sa 2102)
CrossesPine Creek
Location1MI East of SR146
RouteCounty Highway 2191
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.91507, -85.84029
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2191 (sa 2102) over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2191 (sa 2102) over Pine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2191 (sa 2102) over Pine Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2191 (sa 2102) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2191 (sa 2102) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.