Nfa 2296 (sa 7218) over Whites Creek
PoorPosted for loadRhea County, Tennessee · 5 MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 72022960001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 462
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2296 (sa 7218) over Whites Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2296 (sa 7218) over Whites Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2296 (sa 7218) over Whites Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2296 (sa 7218) over Whites Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 2296 (sa 7218) over Whites Creek carry?
About 462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2296 (sa 7218) over Whites Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2296 (sa 7218) over Whites Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.