Nfa A196 over Conasauga Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcMinn County, Tennessee · 4MI East of US411 · Structure no. 540A1960001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A196 over Conasauga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A196 over Conasauga Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A196 over Conasauga Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A196 over Conasauga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A196 over Conasauga Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A196 over Conasauga Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A196 over Conasauga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.