US Bridges

Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 3MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06022650007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
329
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 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
Location3MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2265
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20352, -84.76965
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.