US Bridges

Nfa 2099 (sa 5612) over West Fork Long Creek

Good

Macon County, Tennessee · 3.5 M N of Eulia · Structure no. 56020990001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2099 (sa 5612) over West Fork Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2099 (sa 5612) over West Fork Long Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2099 (sa 5612)
CrossesWest Fork Long Creek
Location3.5 M N of Eulia
RouteCounty Highway 2099
Coordinates36.57188, -86.15913
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic542 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2099 (sa 5612) over West Fork Long Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2099 (sa 5612) over West Fork Long 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 2099 (sa 5612) over West Fork Long Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2099 (sa 5612) over West Fork Long Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2099 (sa 5612) over West Fork Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.