US Bridges

Nfa A214 over Plunkett Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI SW JCT SR25&SR80 · Structure no. 800A2140001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A214 over Plunkett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A214 over Plunkett Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A214
CrossesPlunkett Creek
Location3.9 MI SW JCT SR25&SR80
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25753, -86.04715
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic608 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$68,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A214 over Plunkett Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A214 over Plunkett 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A214 over Plunkett Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A214 over Plunkett Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A214 over Plunkett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.