US Bridges

Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Arnwine Springs Branch

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 1 MI West of I75 · Structure no. 54S42720005

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
414
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Arnwine Springs Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Arnwine Springs Branch in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 65 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1191 (sa 5422)
CrossesArnwine Springs Branch
Location1 MI West of I75
RouteCounty Highway 1191
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.51965, -84.60905
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2021)
Projected traffic662 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$122,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Arnwine Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Arnwine Springs Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Arnwine Springs Branch carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Arnwine Springs Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Arnwine Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.