US Bridges

Nfa 2314 (sa 2505) over So. Prong Clear Fk. CR

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 1MI Westof Morgan CO Line · Structure no. 25023140001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2314 (sa 2505) over So. Prong Clear Fk. CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2314 (sa 2505) over So. Prong Clear Fk. CR in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2314 (sa 2505)
CrossesSo. Prong Clear Fk. CR
Location1MI Westof Morgan CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2314
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22174, -84.91483
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic557 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 2314 (sa 2505) over So. Prong Clear Fk. CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Nfa 2314 (sa 2505) over So. Prong Clear Fk. CR 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 2314 (sa 2505) over So. Prong Clear Fk. CR carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2314 (sa 2505) over So. Prong Clear Fk. CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2314 (sa 2505) over So. Prong Clear Fk. CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.