US Bridges

Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Dancing Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · SW of SR68-OLD Athens RD · Structure no. 62F00240005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Dancing Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Dancing Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,379 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 1200 (sa 6208)
CrossesDancing Creek
LocationSW of SR68-OLD Athens RD
RouteCounty Highway 1200
Coordinates35.50113, -84.42083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2021)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1200 (sa 6208) over Dancing Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Dancing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Dancing Creek carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Dancing Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1200 (sa 6208) over Dancing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.