US Bridges

Nfa 1215 over Franklin Creek

Fair

Pickett County, Tennessee · East of Obey River · Structure no. 69F00090001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1215 over Franklin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1215 over Franklin Creek in Pickett County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1215
CrossesFranklin Creek
LocationEast of Obey River
RouteCounty Highway 1215
CountyPickett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50347, -85.11071
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2021)
Projected traffic362 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1215 over Franklin Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1215 over Franklin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1215 over Franklin Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1215 over Franklin Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1215 over Franklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.