US Bridges

Nfa A214 (sa 2107) over Fall Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Tennessee · 1MI South of US 70 · Structure no. 210A1630001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A214 (sa 2107) over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A214 (sa 2107) over Fall Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A214 (sa 2107)
CrossesFall Creek
Location1MI South of US 70
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyDeKalb County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94278, -85.78083
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2020)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$341,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A214 (sa 2107) over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A214 (sa 2107) over Fall 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A214 (sa 2107) over Fall Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A214 (sa 2107) over Fall Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A214 (sa 2107) over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.