US Bridges

Nfa 1138 (sa 6215) over Fork Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · N of SR322-S of CO Line · Structure no. 62S24300003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1138 (sa 6215) over Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1138 (sa 6215) over Fork Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1138 (sa 6215)
CrossesFork Creek
LocationN of SR322-S of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.64323, -84.31143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$863,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1138 (sa 6215) over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1138 (sa 6215) over Fork 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 1138 (sa 6215) over Fork Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1138 (sa 6215) over Fork Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1138 (sa 6215) over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.