US Bridges

Nfa A219 over Mill Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · .1 MI from SR 53 · Structure no. 140A2190001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A219 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A219 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A219
CrossesMill Creek
Location.1 MI from SR 53
RouteCounty Highway 219
Coordinates36.49425, -85.55052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A219 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A219 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A219 over Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A219 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A219 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.