US Bridges

Nfa 2168 (sa 7202) over Roaring Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 3MI North of Hamilton Co. · Structure no. 72021680001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2168 (sa 7202) over Roaring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2168 (sa 7202) over Roaring Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2168 (sa 7202)
CrossesRoaring Creek
Location3MI North of Hamilton Co.
RouteCounty Highway 2168
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45467, -85.10316
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2021)
Projected traffic845 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 2168 (sa 7202) over Roaring Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2168 (sa 7202) over Roaring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2168 (sa 7202) over Roaring Creek carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2168 (sa 7202) over Roaring Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2168 (sa 7202) over Roaring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.