US Bridges

SR 153 over Tn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd.

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Chickamauga Dam · Structure no. 33SR1530021

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,374 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
67,941
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Tennessee Valley Authority

About this bridge

SR 153 over Tn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 153 over Tn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd. in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 67,941 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,000 by 2041. The structure is 3,374 ft (1,028.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 153
CrossesTn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd.
LocationChickamauga Dam
RouteState Highway 153
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10056, -85.22889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,374 ft (1,028.4 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,941 (2021)
Projected traffic88,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTennessee Valley Authority
Maintained byTennessee Valley Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 153 over Tn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 153 over Tn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 153 over Tn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd. carry?

About 67,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 153 over Tn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd.?

The structure is 3,374 ft (1,028.4 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 153 over Tn.R. Creek Lock Acc.Rd.?

It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.