Nfa A494 over Spring Creek
GoodMcMinn County, Tennessee · 2 MI West of I75 · Structure no. 540A4940001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A494 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A494 over Spring Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A494 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A494 over Spring 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 A494 over Spring Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A494 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A494 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.