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Nfa E194 over Varnell Creek

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Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NW of I75 · Structure no. 330E1940001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E194 over Varnell Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa E194 over Varnell Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E194
CrossesVarnell Creek
Location1.5 MI NW of I75
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14382, -85.0569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E194 over Varnell Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E194 over Varnell 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 E194 over Varnell Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E194 over Varnell Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E194 over Varnell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.