US Bridges

Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Kepling Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · E of SR353-S of Telford · Structure no. 90026300005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
442
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Kepling Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Kepling Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 442 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa 2630 (sa 9009)
CrossesKepling Creek
LocationE of SR353-S of Telford
RouteCounty Highway 2630
Coordinates36.20332, -82.53686
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 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 2630 (sa 9009) over Kepling Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2630 (sa 9009) over Kepling 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 2630 (sa 9009) over Kepling Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.