US Bridges

Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chestuee Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI from Polk CO Li · Structure no. 06S44320005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,128
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chestuee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Chestuee Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1154 (sa 0616)
CrossesChestuee Creek
Location1.2 MI from Polk CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16715, -84.71665
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,128 (2021)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 2,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.