US Bridges

Nfa 2354 over Clear Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · In Loudon · Structure no. 53023390003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,574
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2354 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2354 over Clear Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,518 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2354
CrossesClear Creek
LocationIn Loudon
RouteCounty Highway 2354
Coordinates35.72285, -84.32265
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2021)
Projected traffic2,518 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2354 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2354 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2354 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2354 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2354 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.