US Bridges

Nfa 2236 (sa 6701) over Turkey Creek

Good

Overton County, Tennessee · .5 MI West of SR42 · Structure no. 67022360001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
744
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2236 (sa 6701) over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2236 (sa 6701) over Turkey Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesNfa 2236 (sa 6701)
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.5 MI West of SR42
RouteCounty Highway 2236
Coordinates36.2453, -85.40951
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2021)
Projected traffic848 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2236 (sa 6701) over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2236 (sa 6701) over Turkey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2236 (sa 6701) over Turkey Creek carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2236 (sa 6701) over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2236 (sa 6701) over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.