US Bridges

Nfa B216 over Turk Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI S JCT SR5&SR197 · Structure no. 570B2160003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B216 over Turk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B216 over Turk Creek in Madison 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B216
CrossesTurk Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT SR5&SR197
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48028, -88.71411
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 B216 over Turk Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa B216 over Turk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa B216 over Turk Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B216 over Turk Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B216 over Turk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.