US Bridges

Nfa 1206 (sa 6209) over Fork Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Old SR68-SE of Sweetwater · Structure no. 62012060005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,007
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1206 (sa 6209) over Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1206 (sa 6209) over Fork Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1206 (sa 6209)
CrossesFork Creek
LocationOld SR68-SE of Sweetwater
RouteCounty Highway 1206
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57037, -84.41635
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2021)
Projected traffic3,264 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$209,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1206 (sa 6209) over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1206 (sa 6209) over Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1206 (sa 6209) over Fork Creek carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1206 (sa 6209) over Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1206 (sa 6209) over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.