US Bridges

Nfa A150 over Mountain Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In City of Chattanooga · Structure no. 330A1500001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A150 over Mountain Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A150 over Mountain Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa A150
CrossesMountain Creek
LocationIn City of Chattanooga
RouteCity Street 150
Coordinates35.13083, -85.3048
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic752 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 A150 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A150 over Mountain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A150 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A150 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A150 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.