US Bridges

Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Flynns Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · .3MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 44022460001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Flynns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Flynns Creek in Jackson 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2246 (sa 4418)
CrossesFlynns Creek
Location.3MI East of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 2246
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30192, -85.70905
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2021)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2246 (sa 4418) over Flynns Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Flynns 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 2246 (sa 4418) over Flynns Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Flynns Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Flynns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.