US Bridges

NFSR 2659 over Doublecamp

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Tennessee · Doublecamp Creek · Structure no. 080404000013399

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 2659 over Doublecamp is a steel culvert carrying NFSR 2659 over Doublecamp in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 2659
CrossesDoublecamp
LocationDoublecamp Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 2659
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43013, -84.06189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 2659 over Doublecamp built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 2659 over Doublecamp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 2659 over Doublecamp carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 2659 over Doublecamp?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns NFSR 2659 over Doublecamp?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.