US Bridges

Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · East of US411 · Structure no. 54011980003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1198 (sa 5418)
CrossesLittle Chestuee Creek
LocationEast of US411
RouteCounty Highway 1198
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42687, -84.44579
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2021)
Projected traffic1,181 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.