US Bridges

Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over South Chestuee Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 3MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06022760003

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over South Chestuee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over South Chestuee Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2276 (sa 0611)
CrossesSouth Chestuee Creek
Location3MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2276
Coordinates35.2179, -84.71205
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2021)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2276 (sa 0611) over South Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.