US Bridges

Nfa 1139 (sa 6221) over Mulberry Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Near Chilhowee Dam · Structure no. 62F00010005

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1139 (sa 6221) over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1139 (sa 6221) over Mulberry Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa 1139 (sa 6221)
CrossesMulberry Creek
LocationNear Chilhowee Dam
RouteCounty Highway 1139
Coordinates35.54242, -84.05867
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1139 (sa 6221) over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1139 (sa 6221) over Mulberry 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 1139 (sa 6221) over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1139 (sa 6221) over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1139 (sa 6221) over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.