US Bridges

Nfa 2385 (sa 7608) over Paint Rock Creek

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 4.3 M NE of US27-SR63 JCT · Structure no. 76023850001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2385 (sa 7608) over Paint Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2385 (sa 7608) over Paint Rock Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,197 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 2385 (sa 7608)
CrossesPaint Rock Creek
Location4.3 M NE of US27-SR63 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2385
Coordinates36.4515, -84.4771
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2021)
Projected traffic1,197 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2385 (sa 7608) over Paint Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Nfa 2385 (sa 7608) over Paint 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2385 (sa 7608) over Paint Rock Creek carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2385 (sa 7608) over Paint Rock Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2385 (sa 7608) over Paint Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.