US Bridges

Nfa 2376 (sa 7318) over Kings Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · Just NE of Emory-Clinch J · Structure no. 73023760001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2376 (sa 7318) over Kings Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2376 (sa 7318) over Kings Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2376 (sa 7318)
CrossesKings Creek
LocationJust NE of Emory-Clinch J
RouteCounty Highway 2376
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9299, -84.47265
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2021)
Projected traffic610 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 2376 (sa 7318) over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2376 (sa 7318) over Kings 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2376 (sa 7318) over Kings Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2376 (sa 7318) over Kings Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 2376 (sa 7318) over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.