US Bridges

Nfa 2380 (sa 6503) over Middle Fork Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · Near Coalfield-S of SR62 · Structure no. 65023800001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2380 (sa 6503) over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2380 (sa 6503) over Middle Fork Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 622 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2380 (sa 6503)
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
LocationNear Coalfield-S of SR62
RouteCounty Highway 2380
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02702, -84.42519
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2021)
Projected traffic1,568 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 2380 (sa 6503) over Middle Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2380 (sa 6503) over Middle Fork Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 2380 (sa 6503) over Middle Fork Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2380 (sa 6503) over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2380 (sa 6503) over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.