US Bridges

Nfa 1221 (sa 7014) over Hall Creek

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI SE JCT SR68&SR123 · Structure no. 70012210001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1221 (sa 7014) over Hall Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1221 (sa 7014) over Hall Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1221 (sa 7014)
CrossesHall Creek
Location2.6 MI SE JCT SR68&SR123
RouteCounty Highway 1221
Coordinates35.08631, -84.32037
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2021)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1221 (sa 7014) over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1221 (sa 7014) over Hall 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1221 (sa 7014) over Hall Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1221 (sa 7014) over Hall Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1221 (sa 7014) over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.