US Bridges

Nfa A224 (sa 3801) over Muddy Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI SW JCT SR1&SR179 · Structure no. 380A2240001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A224 (sa 3801) over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A224 (sa 3801) over Muddy Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A224 (sa 3801)
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2.5 MI SW JCT SR1&SR179
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44006, -89.43622
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 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 A224 (sa 3801) over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A224 (sa 3801) over Muddy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A224 (sa 3801) over Muddy Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A224 (sa 3801) over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A224 (sa 3801) over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.