US Bridges

Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Cherokee Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 1 M SW of SR81-SR67 JCT · Structure no. 90025710005

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
463
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 2571 (sa 9012)
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location1 M SW of SR81-SR67 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2571
Coordinates36.20672, -82.48969
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2021)
Projected traffic741 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2571 (sa 9012) over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Cherokee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2571 (sa 9012) over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.