US Bridges

Nfa 2394 (sa 6512) over White Oak Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 2.8 M N of Sunbright · Structure no. 65023940001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2394 (sa 6512) over White Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 2394 (sa 6512) over White Oak Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,136 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2394 (sa 6512)
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2.8 M N of Sunbright
RouteCounty Highway 2394
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28117, -84.68275
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2021)
Projected traffic1,136 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2394 (sa 6512) over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2394 (sa 6512) over White Oak 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 2394 (sa 6512) over White Oak Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2394 (sa 6512) over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Nfa 2394 (sa 6512) over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.