US Bridges

Nfa 2098 (sa 5615) over Puncheon Creek

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Macon County, Tennessee · 7 M N of Lafayette · Structure no. 56020980001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2098 (sa 5615) over Puncheon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2098 (sa 5615) over Puncheon Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2098 (sa 5615)
CrossesPuncheon Creek
Location7 M N of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 2098
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.62128, -86.01041
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2021)
Projected traffic206 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2098 (sa 5615) over Puncheon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2098 (sa 5615) over Puncheon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2098 (sa 5615) over Puncheon Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2098 (sa 5615) over Puncheon Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2098 (sa 5615) over Puncheon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.