US Bridges

Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Five Mile Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 2MI North of SR40 · Structure no. 06S44320007

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

About this bridge

Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Five Mile 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 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 2,851 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,258 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1154 (sa 0616)
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location2MI North of SR40
RouteCounty Highway 1154
Coordinates35.17127, -84.784
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Five Mile 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 Five Mile Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Nfa 1154 (sa 0616) over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.