US Bridges

Nfa A045 over S Fk Little Sewee Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 5MI West of I75 · Structure no. 540A0450003

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A045 over S Fk Little Sewee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A045 over S Fk Little Sewee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 90 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A045
CrossesS Fk Little Sewee Creek
Location5MI West of I75
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55416, -84.64066
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$181,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A045 over S Fk Little Sewee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Nfa A045 over S Fk Little Sewee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A045 over S Fk Little Sewee Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A045 over S Fk Little Sewee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A045 over S Fk Little Sewee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.