US Bridges

Nfa 2255 (sa 1407) over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · .2 MI North of SR52 · Structure no. 14022550003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2255 (sa 1407) over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2255 (sa 1407) over Hurricane Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2255 (sa 1407)
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location.2 MI North of SR52
RouteCounty Highway 2255
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59956, -85.70284
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 inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2021)
Projected traffic853 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2255 (sa 1407) over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2255 (sa 1407) over Hurricane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2255 (sa 1407) over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2255 (sa 1407) over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2255 (sa 1407) over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.