US Bridges

Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Vaught Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Tennessee · SE of SR167 near Airport · Structure no. 46S25410003

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
918
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Vaught Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Vaught Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2613 (sa 4605)
CrossesVaught Creek
LocationSE of SR167 near Airport
RouteCounty Highway 2613
CountyJohnson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.41156, -81.83197
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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$505,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2613 (sa 4605) over Vaught 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 2613 (sa 4605) over Vaught Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.