US Bridges

Nfa A233 over Notchy Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · 2.0 Mi. SE Madisonville · Structure no. 620A2330001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A233 over Notchy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A233 over Notchy Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A233
CrossesNotchy Creek
Location2.0 Mi. SE Madisonville
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates35.49045, -84.30881
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A233 over Notchy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A233 over 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 A233 over Notchy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A233 over Notchy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A233 over Notchy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.