US Bridges

Nfa 2396 (sa 7601) over Black Wolf Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · N of US27 at Morgan CO Li · Structure no. 76023960003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2396 (sa 7601) over Black Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2396 (sa 7601) over Black Wolf Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 2396 (sa 7601)
CrossesBlack Wolf Creek
LocationN of US27 at Morgan CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 2396
Coordinates36.32104, -84.65376
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2021)
Projected traffic467 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 7601) over Black Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2396 (sa 7601) over Black Wolf 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2396 (sa 7601) over Black Wolf Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa 2396 (sa 7601) over Black Wolf Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2396 (sa 7601) over Black Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.