US Bridges

Nfa 2549 (sa 3720) over Stony Point Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 0.4 M N Off US11 W · Structure no. 37025490001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,429
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2549 (sa 3720) over Stony Point Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2549 (sa 3720) over Stony Point Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 2,429 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,886 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2549 (sa 3720)
CrossesStony Point Creek
Location0.4 M N Off US11 W
RouteCounty Highway 2549
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49355, -82.82395
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic2,429 (2021)
Projected traffic3,886 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2549 (sa 3720) over Stony Point Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2549 (sa 3720) over Stony Point 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 2549 (sa 3720) over Stony Point Creek carry?

About 2,429 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2549 (sa 3720) over Stony Point Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2549 (sa 3720) over Stony Point Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.