Nfa A553 over Little River
GoodBlount County, Tennessee · Cameron Rd. Ext. · Structure no. 050A5530005
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,790
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A553 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A553 over Little River in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,864 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A553 over Little River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A553 over Little River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A553 over Little River carry?
About 1,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A553 over Little River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A553 over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.