US Bridges

Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Blue Creek

Good

Giles County, Tennessee · 5.5 M. Se. Lynnville. · Structure no. 28S62380005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,116
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Blue Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 962 (sa 2830)
CrossesBlue Creek
Location5.5 M. Se. Lynnville.
RouteCounty Highway 962
Coordinates35.32019, -86.96811
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,116 (2021)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Blue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Blue Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 962 (sa 2830) over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.