US Bridges

Nfa 2626 (sa 9008) over Replinger Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · N of SR107-NE of Mt Carme · Structure no. 90S24520001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2626 (sa 9008) over Replinger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2626 (sa 9008) over Replinger Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 649 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,038 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2626 (sa 9008)
CrossesReplinger Creek
LocationN of SR107-NE of Mt Carme
RouteCounty Highway 2626
Coordinates36.18926, -82.54202
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2021)
Projected traffic1,038 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$448,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2626 (sa 9008) over Replinger Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2626 (sa 9008) over Replinger 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 2626 (sa 9008) over Replinger Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2626 (sa 9008) over Replinger Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2626 (sa 9008) over Replinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.