US Bridges

Nfa 2208 over Calfkiller River

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 5MI East of SR 111 · Structure no. 93022080001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2208 over Calfkiller River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2208 over Calfkiller River in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 2208
CrossesCalfkiller River
Location5MI East of SR 111
RouteCounty Highway 2208
Coordinates35.97146, -85.41658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2021)
Projected traffic664 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2208 over Calfkiller River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2208 over Calfkiller River 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 2208 over Calfkiller River carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2208 over Calfkiller River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2208 over Calfkiller River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.