US Bridges

Nfa 2510 over Lost Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Tennessee · S of US11E at New Market · Structure no. 45025100003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2510 over Lost Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 2510 over Lost Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 2510
CrossesLost Creek
LocationS of US11E at New Market
RouteCounty Highway 2510
Coordinates36.09094, -83.54152
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2021)
Projected traffic387 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$97,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2510 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2510 over Lost 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 2510 over Lost Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2510 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2510 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.