US Bridges

Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Meadow Fork Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · .3 MI North of SR163 · Structure no. 54023190003

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Meadow Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Meadow Fork Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2319 (sa 5407)
CrossesMeadow Fork Creek
Location.3 MI North of SR163
RouteCounty Highway 2319
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31124, -84.71192
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$154,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2319 (sa 5407) over Meadow Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.