US Bridges

Nfa 916 (sa 2506) over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · .01MI from Morgan Co.Line · Structure no. 65006130001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 916 (sa 2506) over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 916 (sa 2506) over Clear Fork Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 916 (sa 2506)
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location.01MI from Morgan Co.Line
RouteCounty Highway 916
Coordinates36.28693, -84.84193
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2021)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 916 (sa 2506) over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 916 (sa 2506) over Clear Fork 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 916 (sa 2506) over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 916 (sa 2506) over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 916 (sa 2506) over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.