US Bridges

Nfa A201 over Ball Play Creek

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI SE JCT SR33&SR313 · Structure no. 700A2010005

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A201 over Ball Play Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A201 over Ball Play Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A201
CrossesBall Play Creek
Location1.7 MI SE JCT SR33&SR313
RouteCounty Highway 867
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0247, -84.70478
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$86,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A201 over Ball Play Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A201 over Ball Play 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 A201 over Ball Play Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A201 over Ball Play Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A201 over Ball Play Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.