US Bridges

Nfa 2348 (sa 6216) over Bat Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · N of Madisonville · Structure no. 62023480003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2348 (sa 6216) over Bat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2348 (sa 6216) over Bat Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2348 (sa 6216)
CrossesBat Creek
LocationN of Madisonville
RouteCounty Highway 2348
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5931, -84.32743
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2021)
Projected traffic736 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2348 (sa 6216) over Bat Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2348 (sa 6216) over Bat 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2348 (sa 6216) over Bat Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2348 (sa 6216) over Bat Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2348 (sa 6216) over Bat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.