US Bridges

Nfa 1233 (sa 5419) over Fiesta Branch

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 5 MI South of SR2 · Structure no. 54012330007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1233 (sa 5419) over Fiesta Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1233 (sa 5419) over Fiesta Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,157 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1233 (sa 5419)
CrossesFiesta Branch
Location5 MI South of SR2
RouteCounty Highway 1233
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44976, -84.50277
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2021)
Projected traffic1,157 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$119,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1233 (sa 5419) over Fiesta Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1233 (sa 5419) over Fiesta Branch 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 1233 (sa 5419) over Fiesta Branch carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1233 (sa 5419) over Fiesta Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1233 (sa 5419) over Fiesta Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.