US Bridges

Nfa A331 over Ball Play Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Chestnut Valley RD · Structure no. 620A3310001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A331 over Ball Play Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A331 over Ball Play Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNfa A331
CrossesBall Play Creek
LocationChestnut Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 331
Coordinates35.45447, -84.18885
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 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 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A331 over Ball Play Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A331 over Ball Play 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 A331 over Ball Play Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A331 over Ball Play Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A331 over Ball Play Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.