US Bridges

Nfa 1241 (sa 6214) over Bat Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Tennessee · N of Madisonville · Structure no. 62S25090001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,557
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1241 (sa 6214) over Bat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1241 (sa 6214) over Bat Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,557 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,584 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1241 (sa 6214)
CrossesBat Creek
LocationN of Madisonville
RouteCounty Highway 1241
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55588, -84.3623
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,557 (2021)
Projected traffic3,584 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$308,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1241 (sa 6214) over Bat Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1241 (sa 6214) over Bat 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1241 (sa 6214) over Bat Creek carry?

About 1,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1241 (sa 6214) over Bat Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1241 (sa 6214) over Bat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.