US Bridges

Nfa A065 over Mountain Creek

Poor

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In City of Chattanooga · Structure no. 330A0650001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A065 over Mountain Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A065 over Mountain Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A065
CrossesMountain Creek
LocationIn City of Chattanooga
RouteCity Street 65
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1192, -85.31232
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2020)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A065 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A065 over Mountain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A065 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A065 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A065 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.