US Bridges

Nfa 2545 (sa 3710) over Cherokee Lake-Beech Cr.

FairPosted for load

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 4.5 M N of SR70 at Greene · Structure no. 37025450001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2545 (sa 3710) over Cherokee Lake-Beech Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2545 (sa 3710) over Cherokee Lake-Beech Cr. in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2545 (sa 3710)
CrossesCherokee Lake-Beech Cr.
Location4.5 M N of SR70 at Greene
RouteCounty Highway 2545
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39793, -82.92873
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2021)
Projected traffic467 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$560,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2545 (sa 3710) over Cherokee Lake-Beech Cr. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Nfa 2545 (sa 3710) over Cherokee Lake-Beech Cr. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2545 (sa 3710) over Cherokee Lake-Beech Cr. carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2545 (sa 3710) over Cherokee Lake-Beech Cr.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2545 (sa 3710) over Cherokee Lake-Beech Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.