US Bridges

Nfa 2330 over Cookson Creek

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI SW JCT SR40&SR314 · Structure no. 70023300003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
786
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2330 over Cookson Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Nfa 2330 over Cookson Creek in Polk 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 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,258 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 2330
CrossesCookson Creek
Location1.4 MI SW JCT SR40&SR314
RouteCounty Highway 2330
Coordinates35.08403, -84.66805
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2021)
Projected traffic1,258 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2330 over Cookson Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2330 over Cookson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2330 over Cookson Creek carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2330 over Cookson Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2330 over Cookson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.