US Bridges

Nfa 5588 over Town Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · In Lenior City · Structure no. 53055880001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,069
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5588 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 5588 over Town Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,069 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,710 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 5588
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Lenior City
RouteCity Street 5588
Coordinates35.83172, -84.27478
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,069 (2021)
Projected traffic9,710 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 5588 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5588 over Town 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 5588 over Town Creek carry?

About 6,069 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5588 over Town Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5588 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.