Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek
PoorPosted for loadBradley County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of US 11 · Structure no. 06022650009
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 268
- 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek carry?
About 268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.