US Bridges

Nfa 2084 over Defeated Creek

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263 · Structure no. 80020840001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2084 over Defeated Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2084 over Defeated Creek in Smith 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2084
CrossesDefeated Creek
Location4.4 MI NE JCT SR85&SR263
RouteCounty Highway 2084
Coordinates36.3692, -85.89104
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2084 over Defeated Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2084 over Defeated 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2084 over Defeated Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2084 over Defeated Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2084 over Defeated Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.