US Bridges

Nfa 2216 (sa 9312) over Falling Water River

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 5MI South of Putnam CO · Structure no. 93022160001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
219 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2216 (sa 9312) over Falling Water River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2216 (sa 9312) over Falling Water River in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2216 (sa 9312)
CrossesFalling Water River
Location5MI South of Putnam CO
RouteCounty Highway 2216
CountyWhite County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05365, -85.54201
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2021)
Projected traffic2,043 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$607,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2216 (sa 9312) over Falling Water River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2216 (sa 9312) over Falling Water 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 2216 (sa 9312) over Falling Water River carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2216 (sa 9312) over Falling Water River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2216 (sa 9312) over Falling Water River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.