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Nfa 2281 (sa 7212) over Yellow Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 3MI South of SR 68 · Structure no. 72022810001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2281 (sa 7212) over Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2281 (sa 7212) over Yellow Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2281 (sa 7212)
CrossesYellow Creek
Location3MI South of SR 68
RouteCounty Highway 2281
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60344, -84.82302
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2281 (sa 7212) over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2281 (sa 7212) over Yellow 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 2281 (sa 7212) over Yellow Creek carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2281 (sa 7212) over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2281 (sa 7212) over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.