US Bridges

Nfa 916 (sa 6511) over Rock Creek

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Morgan County, Tennessee · N of SR62 near Fentress · Structure no. 65S44250001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 916 (sa 6511) over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 916 (sa 6511) over Rock Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 916 (sa 6511)
CrossesRock Creek
LocationN of SR62 near Fentress
RouteCounty Highway 916
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.27065, -84.82269
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 916 (sa 6511) over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 916 (sa 6511) over Rock 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 6511) over Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 916 (sa 6511) over Rock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 916 (sa 6511) over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.