US Bridges

Nfa 2233 (sa 0406) over Mcwilliams Creek

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 3MI East of US 127 · Structure no. 04022330001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
689
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2233 (sa 0406) over Mcwilliams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2233 (sa 0406) over Mcwilliams Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 689 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2233 (sa 0406)
CrossesMcwilliams Creek
Location3MI East of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 2233
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43429, -85.30229
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2021)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2233 (sa 0406) over Mcwilliams Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2233 (sa 0406) over Mcwilliams 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2233 (sa 0406) over Mcwilliams Creek carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2233 (sa 0406) over Mcwilliams Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2233 (sa 0406) over Mcwilliams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.