US Bridges

Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Little Crab Creek

Good

Fentress County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI from SR52 · Structure no. 25023160001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Little Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Little Crab Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa 2316 (sa 2513)
CrossesLittle Crab Creek
Location3.3 MI from SR52
RouteCounty Highway 2316
Coordinates36.45638, -85.05007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2021)
Projected traffic366 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$682,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Little Crab Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Little Crab 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Little Crab Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Little Crab Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Little Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.