US Bridges

Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over Chatata Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06022760001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,082
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over Chatata Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over Chatata Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,731 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa 2276 (sa 0611)
CrossesChatata Creek
Location1MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2276
Coordinates35.26087, -84.74458
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2021)
Projected traffic1,731 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over Chatata Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over Chatata Creek carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over Chatata Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over Chatata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.