US Bridges

Nfa A223 over Brawleys Fork Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 1MI South of SR1 · Structure no. 080A2230001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A223 over Brawleys Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A223 over Brawleys Fork Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A223
CrossesBrawleys Fork Creek
Location1MI South of SR1
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80193, -86.15099
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A223 over Brawleys Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A223 over Brawleys Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A223 over Brawleys Fork Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A223 over Brawleys Fork Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A223 over Brawleys Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.