COUNTY ROAD 2688
Carrying COUNTY ROAD 2688 over WATAUGA RIVER
WILBUR RESERVOIR, Carter, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROAD 2688
The COUNTY ROAD 2688 bridge in Carter, Tennessee carries COUNTY ROAD 2688 over WATAUGA RIVER. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 115.2 meters (378 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 841 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROAD 2688 compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1942
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 115.2 m (378 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 841 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 10026880003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY ROAD 2688 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COUNTY ROAD 2688 against other structures in Carter and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROAD 2688?
COUNTY ROAD 2688 in Carter, Tennessee has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROAD 2688 inspected?
COUNTY ROAD 2688's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 841 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROAD 2688 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROAD 2688?
COUNTY ROAD 2688 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROAD 2688?
COUNTY ROAD 2688 is owned and maintained by Tennessee Valley Authority.
How old is COUNTY ROAD 2688 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROAD 2688 was built in 1942, making it 84 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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