Nfa 2356 (sa 5306) over Sweetwater Creek
GoodLoudon County, Tennessee · 2 M. W. Loudon. · Structure no. 53023560003
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 447
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2356 (sa 5306) over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2356 (sa 5306) over Sweetwater Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2356 (sa 5306) over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2356 (sa 5306) over Sweetwater 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 2356 (sa 5306) over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 447 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2356 (sa 5306) over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2356 (sa 5306) over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.