US Bridges

Nfa 2202 (sa 1814) over West Fork Creek

Poor

Cumberland County, Tennessee · South of US70 · Structure no. 18022020001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2202 (sa 1814) over West Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2202 (sa 1814) over West Fork Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 651 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNfa 2202 (sa 1814)
CrossesWest Fork Creek
LocationSouth of US70
RouteCounty Highway 2202
Coordinates35.92422, -85.21358
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2021)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$997,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2202 (sa 1814) over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2202 (sa 1814) over West Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2202 (sa 1814) over West Fork Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2202 (sa 1814) over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2202 (sa 1814) over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.