US Bridges

Nfa 2628 (sa 9011) over Cherokee Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · W of SR 67 - SR 81 JCT · Structure no. 90026280001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,235
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2628 (sa 9011) over Cherokee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2628 (sa 9011) over Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,235 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,976 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 2628 (sa 9011)
CrossesCherokee Creek
LocationW of SR 67 - SR 81 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2628
Coordinates36.20445, -82.48922
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,235 (2021)
Projected traffic1,976 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 2628 (sa 9011) over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2628 (sa 9011) 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 2628 (sa 9011) over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 1,235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2628 (sa 9011) over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2628 (sa 9011) over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.