US Bridges

Nfa 2247 over Johns Creek

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Pleasant Hill Rd-Shelby · Structure no. 79022470001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,770
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2247 over Johns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2247 over Johns Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 8,770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,616 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 2247
CrossesJohns Creek
LocationPleasant Hill Rd-Shelby
RouteCounty Highway 2247
Coordinates35.01915, -89.9045
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,770 (2021)
Projected traffic11,616 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2247 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2247 over Johns 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2247 over Johns Creek carry?

About 8,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2247 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Nfa 2247 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.