US Bridges

Nfa 2463 over Cummins Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Rutherford City Limits · Structure no. 27SR0050033

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2463 over Cummins Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2463 over Cummins Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,338 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2463
CrossesCummins Creek
LocationIn Rutherford City Limits
RouteCity Street 2463
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14233, -88.99108
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2021)
Projected traffic1,338 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2463 over Cummins Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2463 over Cummins 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2463 over Cummins Creek carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2463 over Cummins Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2463 over Cummins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.