US Bridges

Nfa A222 over Big Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 2.3 M N of US11W-SR346 Jc · Structure no. 370A2220003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A222 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A222 over Big Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A222
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.3 M N of US11W-SR346 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49775, -82.91782
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$199,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A222 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A222 over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A222 over Big Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A222 over Big Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A222 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.