US Bridges

Nfa A213 over Mill Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · .2 MI W of State Park · Structure no. 140A2130001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A213 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A213 over Mill Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A213
CrossesMill Creek
Location.2 MI W of State Park
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.48328, -85.50155
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A213 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A213 over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A213 over Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A213 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A213 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.