Nfa 2534 (sa 2902) over Richland Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrainger County, Tennessee · East of SR1 · Structure no. 29025340001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 887
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2534 (sa 2902) over Richland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 2534 (sa 2902) over Richland Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2534 (sa 2902) over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2534 (sa 2902) over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2534 (sa 2902) over Richland Creek carry?
About 887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2534 (sa 2902) over Richland Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2534 (sa 2902) over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.