US Bridges

Nfa A201 over Mulhervin Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 2.1 MI SW JCT SR53&SR141 · Structure no. 800A2010001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A201 over Mulhervin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A201 over Mulhervin Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A201
CrossesMulhervin Creek
Location2.1 MI SW JCT SR53&SR141
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15275, -86.02695
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$172,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A201 over Mulhervin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A201 over Mulhervin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A201 over Mulhervin Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A201 over Mulhervin Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A201 over Mulhervin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.