US Bridges

Nfa 2621 (sa 4621) over Gentry Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Tennessee · E of Laurel Bloomery · Structure no. 46026210001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
739
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2621 (sa 4621) over Gentry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2621 (sa 4621) over Gentry Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2621 (sa 4621)
CrossesGentry Creek
LocationE of Laurel Bloomery
RouteCounty Highway 2621
Coordinates36.56272, -81.75148
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2021)
Projected traffic1,182 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$556,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2621 (sa 4621) over Gentry Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2621 (sa 4621) over Gentry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2621 (sa 4621) over Gentry Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2621 (sa 4621) over Gentry Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2621 (sa 4621) over Gentry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.