US Bridges

Nfa 2096 (sa 5614) over Long Creek

Fair

Macon County, Tennessee · 7.5 M NE of Eulia · Structure no. 56020960001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2096 (sa 5614) over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2096 (sa 5614) over Long Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2096 (sa 5614)
CrossesLong Creek
Location7.5 M NE of Eulia
RouteCounty Highway 2096
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.62361, -86.1112
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2021)
Projected traffic638 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2096 (sa 5614) over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2096 (sa 5614) over Long 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2096 (sa 5614) over Long Creek carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2096 (sa 5614) over Long Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2096 (sa 5614) over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.