US Bridges

Nfa 2302 (sa 2501) over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 2MI West of SR 62 · Structure no. 25023020001

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2302 (sa 2501) over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2302 (sa 2501) over Hurricane Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 86 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2302 (sa 2501)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2MI West of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 2302
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19488, -85.06843
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2021)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2302 (sa 2501) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Nfa 2302 (sa 2501) over Hurricane 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 2302 (sa 2501) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2302 (sa 2501) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2302 (sa 2501) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.