US Bridges

Nfa 2230 (sa 7104) over Little Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1MI from Smith CO Line · Structure no. 71022300003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2230 (sa 7104) over Little Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2230 (sa 7104) over Little Indian Creek in Putnam 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 2230 (sa 7104)
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location1MI from Smith CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2230
Coordinates36.21648, -85.77445
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2230 (sa 7104) over Little Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2230 (sa 7104) over Little Indian 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 2230 (sa 7104) over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2230 (sa 7104) over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nfa 2230 (sa 7104) over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.