US Bridges

Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Harris Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI North of I75 · Structure no. 06S44210003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,070
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Harris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Harris Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2261 (sa 0606)
CrossesHarris Creek
Location1.5 MI North of I75
RouteCounty Highway 2261
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17263, -84.97507
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2021)
Projected traffic1,606 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$665,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Harris 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 2261 (sa 0606) over Harris Creek carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Harris Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2261 (sa 0606) over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.