US Bridges

Nfa 2398 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 10 M E of City of Oneida · Structure no. 76023980003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2398 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2398 over Buffalo Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNfa 2398
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location10 M E of City of Oneida
RouteCounty Highway 2398
Coordinates36.45932, -84.41295
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 2398 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2398 over Buffalo 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 2398 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2398 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2398 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.