US Bridges

Nfa 2206 (sa 9320) over Blue Spring Creek

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 5MI North of US 70 · Structure no. 93022060003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2206 (sa 9320) over Blue Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2206 (sa 9320) over Blue Spring Creek in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 549 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2206 (sa 9320)
CrossesBlue Spring Creek
Location5MI North of US 70
RouteCounty Highway 2206
CountyWhite County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96409, -85.41189
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2021)
Projected traffic878 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2206 (sa 9320) over Blue Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2206 (sa 9320) over Blue Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2206 (sa 9320) over Blue Spring Creek carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2206 (sa 9320) over Blue Spring Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2206 (sa 9320) over Blue Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.