US Bridges

Nfa 2362 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Loudon County, Tennessee · 2.25 N. Ne. Lenoir City. · Structure no. 53023620001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,680
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2362 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2362 over Muddy Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2362
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.25 N. Ne. Lenoir City.
RouteCounty Highway 2362
Coordinates35.80678, -84.23417
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2021)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2362 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Nfa 2362 over Muddy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2362 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2362 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Nfa 2362 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.