US Bridges

Nfa A224 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · 2 MI from SR 53 · Structure no. 140A2240001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A224 over Dry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A224 over Dry Fork Creek in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A224
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2 MI from SR 53
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46945, -85.53995
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$392,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A224 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A224 over Dry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A224 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A224 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A224 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.