US Bridges

Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 2MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06022650005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2265 (sa 0612)
CrossesChatata Creek
Location2MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2265
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1986, -84.7732
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2021)
Projected traffic494 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.