Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek
FairMcMinn County, Tennessee · 3 MI East of US411 · Structure no. 54011980005
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little 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 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1198 (sa 5418) over Little Chestuee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.