US Bridges

Nfa A022 over Fork of Clay Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · Lbl Road 206 · Structure no. 810A0220001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nfa A022 over Fork of Clay Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A022 over Fork of Clay Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A022
CrossesFork of Clay Creek
LocationLbl Road 206
RouteFederal Lands Road 22
Coordinates36.61575, -88.01763
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A022 over Fork of Clay Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A022 over Fork of Clay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A022 over Fork of Clay Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A022 over Fork of Clay Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A022 over Fork of Clay Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the State Highway Agency.