Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Carter Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Tennessee · S of I81 near White Pine · Structure no. 45025160001
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 414
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Carter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Carter Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Carter 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Carter Creek carry?
About 414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Carter Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.