US Bridges

Nfa 2604 (sa 3723) over Hunt Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 3 M SW of Church Hill · Structure no. 37026040001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2604 (sa 3723) over Hunt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 2604 (sa 3723) over Hunt Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2604 (sa 3723)
CrossesHunt Creek
Location3 M SW of Church Hill
RouteCounty Highway 2604
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48438, -82.75325
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2021)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2604 (sa 3723) over Hunt Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2604 (sa 3723) over Hunt 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 2604 (sa 3723) over Hunt Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2604 (sa 3723) over Hunt Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2604 (sa 3723) over Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.