US Bridges

Nfa 1185 (sa 0610) over Little Chatta Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 2MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06011850003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,007
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1185 (sa 0610) over Little Chatta Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1185 (sa 0610) over Little Chatta Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,007 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,885 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1185 (sa 0610)
CrossesLittle Chatta Creek
Location2MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 1185
Coordinates35.21108, -84.7956
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2021)
Projected traffic2,885 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 1185 (sa 0610) over Little Chatta Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1185 (sa 0610) over Little Chatta 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1185 (sa 0610) over Little Chatta Creek carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1185 (sa 0610) over Little Chatta Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1185 (sa 0610) over Little Chatta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.