US Bridges

Nfa 2229 over Woodcock Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · .1 MI West of SR 27 · Structure no. 77022290001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,433
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2229 over Woodcock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2229 over Woodcock Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2229
CrossesWoodcock Creek
Location.1 MI West of SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 2229
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32216, -85.43388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2021)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2229 over Woodcock Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2229 over Woodcock 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2229 over Woodcock Creek carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2229 over Woodcock Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2229 over Woodcock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.