US Bridges

Nfa 2244 (sa 4409) over Morrison Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 3MI East of SR56 · Structure no. 44022440003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2244 (sa 4409) over Morrison Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2244 (sa 4409) over Morrison Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2244 (sa 4409)
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location3MI East of SR56
RouteCounty Highway 2244
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.29617, -85.60697
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic82 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$235,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2244 (sa 4409) over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2244 (sa 4409) over Morrison 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 2244 (sa 4409) over Morrison Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2244 (sa 4409) over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2244 (sa 4409) over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.