US Bridges

Nfa C403 over Shoal Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Signal Mountain · Structure no. 330C4030001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C403 over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa C403 over Shoal Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa C403
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationIn Signal Mountain
RouteCity Street 403
Coordinates35.13533, -85.3312
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2040
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 C403 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C403 over Shoal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa C403 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C403 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C403 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.