Nfa A221 over Clear Creek
FairCocke County, Tennessee · .5 M E of SR9-SR340 JCT · Structure no. 150A2210001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A221 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A221 over Clear Creek in Cocke 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A221 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A221 over Clear 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A221 over Clear Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A221 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A221 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.