US Bridges

Nfa 2339 over Steekee Creek

Fair

Loudon County, Tennessee · In Loudon · Structure no. 53SR0720007

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,322
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2339 over Steekee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2339 over Steekee Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 4,322 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,915 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2339
CrossesSteekee Creek
LocationIn Loudon
RouteCity Street 2339
CountyLoudon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73791, -84.33479
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,322 (2021)
Projected traffic6,915 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2339 over Steekee Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2339 over Steekee 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 2339 over Steekee Creek carry?

About 4,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2339 over Steekee Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 2339 over Steekee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.