US Bridges

Nfa 2523 (sa 3018) over Little Chucky Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · S Off 11W - near Mosheim · Structure no. 30025230001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2523 (sa 3018) over Little Chucky Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2523 (sa 3018) over Little Chucky Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2523 (sa 3018)
CrossesLittle Chucky Creek
LocationS Off 11W - near Mosheim
RouteCounty Highway 2523
Coordinates36.17265, -82.93132
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2021)
Projected traffic397 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2523 (sa 3018) over Little Chucky Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2523 (sa 3018) over Little Chucky 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 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2523 (sa 3018) over Little Chucky Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2523 (sa 3018) over Little Chucky Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2523 (sa 3018) over Little Chucky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.