US Bridges

Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Poor Valley Branch

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 0.5 M S of State Line · Structure no. 37026020003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Poor Valley Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Poor Valley Branch in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2602 (sa 3716)
CrossesPoor Valley Branch
Location0.5 M S of State Line
RouteCounty Highway 2602
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58502, -82.78835
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2021)
Projected traffic512 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2602 (sa 3716) over Poor Valley Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Poor Valley Branch 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 Poor Valley Branch carry?

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

How long is Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Poor Valley Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Poor Valley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.