US Bridges

Nfa A213 over Yellow Bank Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 3 M. Se. Mcewen · Structure no. 430A2130001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A213 over Yellow Bank Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A213 over Yellow Bank Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A213
CrossesYellow Bank Creek
Location3 M. Se. Mcewen
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates36.0895, -87.59866
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic448 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A213 over Yellow Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A213 over Yellow Bank 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A213 over Yellow Bank Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A213 over Yellow Bank Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A213 over Yellow Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.