US Bridges

Nfa A212 over Betsy Willis Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · 4 MI from SR 50 · Structure no. 160A2120001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A212 over Betsy Willis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A212 over Betsy Willis Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNfa A212
CrossesBetsy Willis Creek
Location4 MI from SR 50
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30135, -85.93076
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$542,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A212 over Betsy Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A212 over Betsy Willis 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A212 over Betsy Willis Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A212 over Betsy Willis Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A212 over Betsy Willis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.