US Bridges

Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chatata Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI North of SR40 · Structure no. 06S44320001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,851
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chatata Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chatata Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, 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 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 2,851 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,258 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1154 (sa 0616)
CrossesChatata Creek
Location1.5 MI North of SR40
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1663, -84.79668
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,851 (2021)
Projected traffic4,258 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chatata Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chatata 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chatata Creek carry?

About 2,851 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chatata Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chatata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.