US Bridges

Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 2MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06022720005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,059 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2272 (sa 0613)
CrossesLittle Chatata Creek
Location2MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2272
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.20851, -84.78575
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2021)
Projected traffic1,059 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$202,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little Chatata Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2272 (sa 0613) over Little 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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.