US Bridges

Nfa 2226 (sa 7111) over Mine Lick Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · In City of Baxter · Structure no. 71022260001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,805
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2226 (sa 7111) over Mine Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 2226 (sa 7111) over Mine Lick Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,888 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2226 (sa 7111)
CrossesMine Lick Creek
LocationIn City of Baxter
RouteCity Street 2226
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15298, -85.64515
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width154 ft (47 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,805 (2021)
Projected traffic2,888 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2226 (sa 7111) over Mine Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2226 (sa 7111) over Mine Lick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2226 (sa 7111) over Mine Lick Creek carry?

About 1,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2226 (sa 7111) over Mine Lick Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2226 (sa 7111) over Mine Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.