US Bridges

Nfa 2274 (sa 0614) over Chestuee Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 5MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06022740001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
466
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2274 (sa 0614) over Chestuee Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2274 (sa 0614) over Chestuee Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2274 (sa 0614)
CrossesChestuee Creek
Location5MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2274
Coordinates35.20156, -84.71105
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2021)
Projected traffic752 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 2274 (sa 0614) over Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2274 (sa 0614) over Chestuee 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 2274 (sa 0614) over Chestuee Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2274 (sa 0614) over Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2274 (sa 0614) over Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.