US Bridges

Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Oostanaula Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 2MI East of US11 · Structure no. 54023190001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Oostanaula Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Oostanaula Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2319 (sa 5407)
CrossesOostanaula Creek
Location2MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2319
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.34369, -84.68996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Oostanaula Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Oostanaula 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 2319 (sa 5407) over Oostanaula Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Oostanaula Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Oostanaula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.