US Bridges

Nfa A611 (sa 5403) over Rogers Creek

FairPosted for load

McMinn County, Tennessee · West of I75 · Structure no. 540A6110001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A611 (sa 5403) over Rogers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A611 (sa 5403) over Rogers 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A611 (sa 5403)
CrossesRogers Creek
LocationWest of I75
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38524, -84.7945
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic608 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$394,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A611 (sa 5403) over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A611 (sa 5403) over Rogers 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A611 (sa 5403) over Rogers Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A611 (sa 5403) over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A611 (sa 5403) over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.