US Bridges

Nfa 2610 (sa 3409) over Richardson Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · 2.7 M NE of SR66 at CO Li · Structure no. 34026100003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2610 (sa 3409) over Richardson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2610 (sa 3409) over Richardson Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2610 (sa 3409)
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location2.7 M NE of SR66 at CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 2610
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52482, -83.127
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 2610 (sa 3409) over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2610 (sa 3409) over Richardson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2610 (sa 3409) over Richardson Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2610 (sa 3409) over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Nfa 2610 (sa 3409) over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.