US Bridges

Nfa 2707 over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 2.0 MI NE JCT SR76&SR193 · Structure no. 240A1580001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2707 over Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 2707 over Black Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2707
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.0 MI NE JCT SR76&SR193
RouteCounty Highway 2707
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16992, -89.33847
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2021)
Projected traffic878 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2707 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2707 over Black 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2707 over Black Creek carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2707 over Black Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2707 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.