US Bridges

Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2MI East of SR53 · Structure no. 44022460003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Dry Fork Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 192 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2246 (sa 4418)
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2MI East of SR53
RouteCounty Highway 2246
Coordinates36.2929, -85.70725
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 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 2246 (sa 4418) over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2246 (sa 4418) over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.