US Bridges

Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Onion Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · 3.5 M E of Limestone · Structure no. 90026300001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Onion Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Onion Creek in Washington 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 2630 (sa 9009)
CrossesOnion Creek
Location3.5 M E of Limestone
RouteCounty Highway 2630
Coordinates36.21317, -82.57091
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic442 (2021)
Projected traffic707 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2630 (sa 9009) over Onion Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Onion 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Onion Creek carry?

About 442 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Onion Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Onion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.