US Bridges

Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Tennessee · S of I81 at White Pine · Structure no. 45025160003

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Long 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2516 (sa 4527)
CrossesLong Creek
LocationS of I81 at White Pine
RouteCounty Highway 2516
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11055, -83.30783
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2021)
Projected traffic662 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) 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 2516 (sa 4527) over Long Creek carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Long Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2516 (sa 4527) over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.