US Bridges

Nfa A221 over Dryland Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 3 M. E. Lawrenceberg- · Structure no. 500A2210001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A221 over Dryland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A221 over Dryland Creek in Lawrence 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A221
CrossesDryland Creek
Location3 M. E. Lawrenceberg-
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.22721, -87.26518
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A221 over Dryland Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A221 over Dryland 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A221 over Dryland Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A221 over Dryland Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A221 over Dryland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.