US Bridges

Nfa 1149 (sa 3317) over Possum Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1 MI East of US 27 · Structure no. 33F00250003

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1149 (sa 3317) over Possum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1149 (sa 3317) over Possum Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1149 (sa 3317)
CrossesPossum Creek
Location1 MI East of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1149
Coordinates35.29888, -85.08974
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 1149 (sa 3317) over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Nfa 1149 (sa 3317) over Possum 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 1149 (sa 3317) over Possum Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1149 (sa 3317) over Possum Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1149 (sa 3317) over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.