US Bridges

Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 3MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06022720003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 2272 (sa 0613)
CrossesLittle Chatata Creek
Location3MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2272
Coordinates35.21155, -84.77215
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic832 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata 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 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.