US Bridges

Nfa 2396 (sa 6513) over Whiteoak Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 2 M NE of US27 @ Scott CO · Structure no. 65023960001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2396 (sa 6513) over Whiteoak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2396 (sa 6513) over Whiteoak Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2396 (sa 6513)
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location2 M NE of US27 @ Scott CO
RouteCounty Highway 2396
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.32055, -84.66457
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2396 (sa 6513) over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2396 (sa 6513) over Whiteoak 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 2396 (sa 6513) over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2396 (sa 6513) over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2396 (sa 6513) over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.