US Bridges

Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Poplar Cove Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 4MI North of SR 52 · Structure no. 25023160003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Poplar Cove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Poplar Cove Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2316 (sa 2513)
CrossesPoplar Cove Creek
Location4MI North of SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 2316
Coordinates36.43345, -85.01504
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 2316 (sa 2513) over Poplar Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Poplar Cove 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 2316 (sa 2513) over Poplar Cove Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Poplar Cove Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2316 (sa 2513) over Poplar Cove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.