US Bridges

Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lewis Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Tennessee · N of US11E-E of Strawbery · Structure no. 45024530005

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lewis Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2453 (sa 4508)
CrossesLewis Creek
LocationN of US11E-E of Strawbery
RouteCounty Highway 2453
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11522, -83.60188
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2021)
Projected traffic507 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2453 (sa 4508) over Lewis Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.