US Bridges

Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Chestuee Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · 5 MI West of US411 · Structure no. 54012290001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
936
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Chestuee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Chestuee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A541 (sa 5414)
CrossesChestuee Creek
Location5 MI West of US411
RouteCounty Highway 541
Coordinates35.39429, -84.55652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A541 (sa 5414) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Chestuee Creek carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A541 (sa 5414) over Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.