US Bridges

Nfa 2521 (sa 3011) over College Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · In Tusculum-Sw of 11E&107 · Structure no. 30025210003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2521 (sa 3011) over College Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2521 (sa 3011) over College Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2521 (sa 3011)
CrossesCollege Creek
LocationIn Tusculum-Sw of 11E&107
RouteCity Street 2521
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17038, -82.76178
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2021)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2521 (sa 3011) over College Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2521 (sa 3011) over College 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2521 (sa 3011) over College Creek carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2521 (sa 3011) over College Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2521 (sa 3011) over College Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.