US Bridges

Nfa A213 over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 5 Mi. N. of SR140 · Structure no. 400A2130001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A213 over Rabbit Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A213 over Rabbit Creek in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A213
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location5 Mi. N. of SR140
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates36.46684, -88.18772
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 A213 over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A213 over Rabbit 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A213 over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A213 over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A213 over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.