US Bridges

Nfa 1162 (sa 7215) over Muddy Creek

Good

Rhea County, Tennessee · 1MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 72F00180007

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1162 (sa 7215) over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1162 (sa 7215) over Muddy Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 1162 (sa 7215)
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1MI East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1162
Coordinates35.72754, -84.79421
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2021)
Projected traffic1,709 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$121,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1162 (sa 7215) over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1162 (sa 7215) over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1162 (sa 7215) over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1162 (sa 7215) over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1162 (sa 7215) over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.