US Bridges

Nfa 2477 (sa 2911) over Ray Creek

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · North of SR1 · Structure no. 29024770001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2477 (sa 2911) over Ray Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2477 (sa 2911) over Ray Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 2477 (sa 2911)
CrossesRay Creek
LocationNorth of SR1
RouteCounty Highway 2477
Coordinates36.30827, -83.41012
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic1,130 (2021)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2477 (sa 2911) over Ray Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2477 (sa 2911) over Ray 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2477 (sa 2911) over Ray Creek carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2477 (sa 2911) over Ray Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2477 (sa 2911) over Ray Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.