US Bridges

FAU 4615 over Little Chatta Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · .3MI East of Cleveland Tn · Structure no. 060A0160001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,755
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 4615 over Little Chatta Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAU 4615 over Little Chatta Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 65 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 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 4615
CrossesLittle Chatta Creek
Location.3MI East of Cleveland Tn
RouteCity Street 4615
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16938, -84.82563
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,755 (2021)
Projected traffic4,010 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$917,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 4615 over Little Chatta Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FAU 4615 over Little Chatta 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 4615 over Little Chatta Creek carry?

About 4,755 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 4615 over Little Chatta Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 4615 over Little Chatta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.