US Bridges

Nfa 2273 over Davis Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · 5 MI NE of Decatur · Structure no. 61022730001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2273 over Davis Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa 2273 over Davis Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2273
CrossesDavis Creek
Location5 MI NE of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 2273
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56378, -84.7149
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2021)
Projected traffic1,109 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2273 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2273 over Davis 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 2273 over Davis Creek carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2273 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2273 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.