US Bridges

Nfa A446 over I75 Sbl

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 5 MI from SR2 · Structure no. 54I00750049

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A446 over I75 Sbl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A446 over I75 Sbl in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A446
CrossesI75 Sbl
Location5 MI from SR2
RouteCounty Highway 5408
Coordinates35.40658, -84.70675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2021)
Projected traffic387 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A446 over I75 Sbl built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A446 over I75 Sbl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A446 over I75 Sbl carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A446 over I75 Sbl?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A446 over I75 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.