US Bridges

Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Soddy Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 2 MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 33022190001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Soddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Soddy Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa 2219 (sa 3315)
CrossesBig Soddy Creek
Location2 MI West of US 27
RouteCity Street 2219
Coordinates35.30135, -85.1655
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Soddy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Soddy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Soddy Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Soddy Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2219 (sa 3315) over Big Soddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.