Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Chestuee Creek
GoodMcMinn County, Tennessee · East of US11 · Structure no. 54011980001
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 738
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Chestuee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Chestuee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Chestuee Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Chestuee 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Chestuee Creek carry?
About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Chestuee Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Chestuee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.