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Nfa 2279 (sa 7203) over Sexton Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 3MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 72022790001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2279 (sa 7203) over Sexton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2279 (sa 7203) over Sexton Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 692 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2279 (sa 7203)
CrossesSexton Creek
Location3MI East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 2279
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45569, -84.99619
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2021)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2279 (sa 7203) over Sexton Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2279 (sa 7203) over Sexton 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 2279 (sa 7203) over Sexton Creek carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2279 (sa 7203) over Sexton Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 2279 (sa 7203) over Sexton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.