US Bridges

Nfa A022 over Wartrace Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · .6 MI East of Macon Co. · Structure no. 440A0220001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A022 over Wartrace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A022 over Wartrace Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A022
CrossesWartrace Creek
Location.6 MI East of Macon Co.
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.408, -85.8104
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$160,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A022 over Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A022 over Wartrace 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A022 over Wartrace Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A022 over Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A022 over Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.