US Bridges

Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Marshall Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 5.1 M N of Surgoinsville · Structure no. 37026020005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Marshall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Marshall 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 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2602 (sa 3716)
CrossesMarshall Creek
Location5.1 M N of Surgoinsville
RouteCounty Highway 2602
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.54023, -82.9096
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic221 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2602 (sa 3716) over Marshall Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2602 (sa 3716) over Marshall 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 2602 (sa 3716) over Marshall Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.