US Bridges

Nfa 2241 over E. Fk. of Wartrace Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · 2 MI East of SR56 · Structure no. 44S61670003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2241 over E. Fk. of Wartrace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2241 over E. Fk. of Wartrace Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2241
CrossesE. Fk. of Wartrace Creek
Location2 MI East of SR56
RouteCounty Highway 2241
CountyJackson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.40148, -85.781
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2021)
Projected traffic114 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$47,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2241 over E. Fk. of Wartrace Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2241 over E. Fk. of 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 2241 over E. Fk. of Wartrace Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2241 over E. Fk. of Wartrace Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2241 over E. Fk. of Wartrace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.