US Bridges

Nfa 2388 (sa 6508) over Dry Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · E of US27-2 M N of Wartbg · Structure no. 65023880001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2388 (sa 6508) over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2388 (sa 6508) over Dry Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 424 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2388 (sa 6508)
CrossesDry Creek
LocationE of US27-2 M N of Wartbg
RouteCounty Highway 2388
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13703, -84.59483
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$100,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2388 (sa 6508) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2388 (sa 6508) over Dry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2388 (sa 6508) over Dry Creek carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2388 (sa 6508) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2388 (sa 6508) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.