Nfa A381 over Oostanula Creek
GoodMcMinn County, Tennessee · 4MI West of SR30 · Structure no. 540A3810001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A381 over Oostanula Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A381 over Oostanula Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A381 over Oostanula Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A381 over Oostanula Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A381 over Oostanula Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A381 over Oostanula Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A381 over Oostanula Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.