US Bridges

Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Laurel Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · 3 M S of US421-SR167 JCT · Structure no. 46026130007

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Laurel Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 918 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2613 (sa 4605)
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location3 M S of US421-SR167 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2613
Coordinates36.40377, -81.82214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2021)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Laurel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Laurel Creek carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.