US Bridges

Nfa 2357 (sa 5324) over Town Creek

Fair

Loudon County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. N. Lenoir City. · Structure no. 53023570001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,032
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2357 (sa 5324) over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2357 (sa 5324) over Town Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2357 (sa 5324)
CrossesTown Creek
Location3.5 M. N. Lenoir City.
RouteCounty Highway 2357
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.84438, -84.25695
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2021)
Projected traffic1,651 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$134,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2357 (sa 5324) over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2357 (sa 5324) over Town Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2357 (sa 5324) over Town Creek carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2357 (sa 5324) over Town Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2357 (sa 5324) over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.