US Bridges

Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Love Creek

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 3.25 M S of Eulia · Structure no. 56020920001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Love Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Love Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2092 (sa 5601)
CrossesLove Creek
Location3.25 M S of Eulia
RouteCounty Highway 2092
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47957, -86.15947
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2021)
Projected traffic782 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Love Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Love 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Love Creek carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Love Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2092 (sa 5601) over Love Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.