US Bridges

Nfa 2237 (sa 1819) over Clear Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI South of US127 · Structure no. 18022370001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2237 (sa 1819) over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2237 (sa 1819) over Clear Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2237 (sa 1819)
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.1 MI South of US127
RouteCounty Highway 2237
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11974, -85.09672
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2021)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2237 (sa 1819) over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2237 (sa 1819) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2237 (sa 1819) over Clear Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2237 (sa 1819) over Clear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2237 (sa 1819) over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.