US Bridges

Nfa 2295 (sa 6715) over Big Eagle Creek

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 5 MI North of SR42 · Structure no. 67022950001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2295 (sa 6715) over Big Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2295 (sa 6715) over Big Eagle Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2295 (sa 6715)
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location5 MI North of SR42
RouteCounty Highway 2295
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47702, -85.23873
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2295 (sa 6715) over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2295 (sa 6715) over Big Eagle 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2295 (sa 6715) over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2295 (sa 6715) over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2295 (sa 6715) over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.