US Bridges

Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Fisher Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 6.5 M NE of SR70-US11W Jc · Structure no. 37026020007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Fisher Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Fisher Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2602 (sa 3717)
CrossesFisher Creek
Location6.5 M NE of SR70-US11W Jc
RouteCounty Highway 2602
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51478, -82.93685
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2021)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3717) over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Fisher 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 3717) over Fisher Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nfa 2602 (sa 3717) over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.