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Nfa 2294 (sa 7217) over Rector Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 5 MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 72022940001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
823
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2294 (sa 7217) over Rector Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2294 (sa 7217) over Rector 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 823 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,317 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2294 (sa 7217)
CrossesRector Creek
Location5 MI East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 2294
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72822, -84.75645
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 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic823 (2021)
Projected traffic1,317 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$173,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2294 (sa 7217) over Rector Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2294 (sa 7217) over Rector 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 2294 (sa 7217) over Rector Creek carry?

About 823 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2294 (sa 7217) over Rector Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nfa 2294 (sa 7217) over Rector Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.