US Bridges

Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Possum Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 0.8 M S of ST Line · Structure no. 37026020001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Possum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Possum Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2602 (sa 3716)
CrossesPossum Creek
Location0.8 M S of ST Line
RouteCounty Highway 2602
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58165, -82.77993
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2021)
Projected traffic499 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Possum 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Possum Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Possum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.