US Bridges

Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Notchy Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Ballplay Rd-E of Madisonv · Structure no. 62S24150011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,758
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Notchy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Notchy Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,758 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,432 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1202 (sa 6205)
CrossesNotchy Creek
LocationBallplay Rd-E of Madisonv
RouteCounty Highway 1202
Coordinates35.49173, -84.30645
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,758 (2021)
Projected traffic4,432 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1202 (sa 6205) over Notchy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) 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 1202 (sa 6205) over Notchy Creek carry?

About 2,758 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Notchy Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Notchy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.