US Bridges

Nfa A779 over Chestuee Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · .8 MI North of US64 · Structure no. 060A7790001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A779 over Chestuee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A779 over Chestuee Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 100 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A779
CrossesChestuee Creek
Location.8 MI North of US64
RouteCounty Highway 779
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14692, -84.72668
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$359,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A779 over Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nfa A779 over 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 A779 over Chestuee Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A779 over Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A779 over Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.