US Bridges

Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · 6 M NE of Winfield · Structure no. 76S24490007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1240 (sa 7613)
CrossesGum Fork Creek
Location6 M NE of Winfield
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56675, -84.36414
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2021)
Projected traffic306 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1240 (sa 7613) over Gum Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.