US Bridges

Nfa 2483 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.North of Trenton · Structure no. 27SR0050019

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,076
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2483 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2483 over Drainage Ditch in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,076 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesNfa 2483
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.3 Mi.North of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 2483
Coordinates36.00675, -88.9493
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,076 (2021)
Projected traffic4,922 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 2483 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2483 over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2483 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,076 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2483 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2483 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.