US Bridges

Nfa 2457 (sa 4528) over Long Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · W of US25E at White Pine · Structure no. 45024570001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2457 (sa 4528) over Long Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2457 (sa 4528) over Long Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 87 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2457 (sa 4528)
CrossesLong Creek
LocationW of US25E at White Pine
RouteCounty Highway 2457
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11263, -83.29687
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2021)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$848,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2457 (sa 4528) over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Nfa 2457 (sa 4528) over Long 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 2457 (sa 4528) over Long Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2457 (sa 4528) over Long Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2457 (sa 4528) over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.