US Bridges

Nfa 2224 (sa 7102) over Old Baxter RD / I-40

Good

Putnam County, Tennessee · 3 MI from SR56 · Structure no. 71I00400013

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2224 (sa 7102) over Old Baxter RD / I-40 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2224 (sa 7102) over Old Baxter RD / I-40 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,565 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa 2224 (sa 7102)
CrossesOld Baxter RD / I-40
Location3 MI from SR56
RouteCounty Highway 2224
Coordinates36.11243, -85.68663
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2021)
Projected traffic1,565 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2224 (sa 7102) over Old Baxter RD / I-40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Nfa 2224 (sa 7102) over Old Baxter RD / I-40 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 2224 (sa 7102) over Old Baxter RD / I-40 carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2224 (sa 7102) over Old Baxter RD / I-40?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2224 (sa 7102) over Old Baxter RD / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.