US Bridges

Nfa 2640 244003V over CSX Railroad

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · S of I81-BTWN US23&SR36 · Structure no. 82026400005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,026
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2640 244003V over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2640 244003V over CSX Railroad in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,546 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2640 244003V
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationS of I81-BTWN US23&SR36
RouteCounty Highway 2640
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45332, -82.50025
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2021)
Projected traffic1,546 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2640 244003V over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2640 244003V over CSX Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2640 244003V over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2640 244003V over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2640 244003V over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.