US Bridges

Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lost Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · N Off US11E-W of New Mark · Structure no. 45024530003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lost Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2453 (sa 4508)
CrossesLost Creek
LocationN Off US11E-W of New Mark
RouteCounty Highway 2453
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09385, -83.60571
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 inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$67,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lost 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lost Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lost Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.