US Bridges

Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Brymer Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · .3MI South of I75 · Structure no. 06S44210001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Brymer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Brymer Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,712 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2261 (sa 0606)
CrossesBrymer Creek
Location.3MI South of I75
RouteCounty Highway 2261
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1287, -84.99105
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2021)
Projected traffic1,712 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Brymer Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Brymer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Brymer Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Brymer Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Brymer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.