US Bridges

Nfa 2230 (sa 4401) over Spring Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 5MI South of SR53 · Structure no. 44022300001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2230 (sa 4401) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2230 (sa 4401) over Spring Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2230 (sa 4401)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5MI South of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 2230
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24259, -85.75488
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2021)
Projected traffic94 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2230 (sa 4401) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2230 (sa 4401) over Spring 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 2230 (sa 4401) over Spring Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2230 (sa 4401) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 2230 (sa 4401) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.