US Bridges

Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek

PoorPosted for load

Macon County, Tennessee · 5.5 M NE of Eulia · Structure no. 56021010005

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,178
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2101 (sa 5603)
CrossesLong Creek
Location5.5 M NE of Eulia
RouteCounty Highway 2101
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56725, -86.09286
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,178 (2021)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek carry?

About 1,178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2101 (sa 5603) over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.