US Bridges

Nfa 2344 (sa 6219) over North Fork Notchy Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · E of Madisonville-Povo RD · Structure no. 62023440005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,571
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2344 (sa 6219) over North Fork Notchy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2344 (sa 6219) over North Fork Notchy Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2344 (sa 6219)
CrossesNorth Fork Notchy Creek
LocationE of Madisonville-Povo RD
RouteCounty Highway 2344
Coordinates35.51432, -84.31046
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2021)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$55,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2344 (sa 6219) over North Fork Notchy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2344 (sa 6219) over North Fork Notchy 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 2344 (sa 6219) over North Fork Notchy Creek carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2344 (sa 6219) over North Fork Notchy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2344 (sa 6219) over North Fork Notchy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.