US Bridges

Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Little Sewee Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · 10 MI West of I75 · Structure no. 54S42720009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Little Sewee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Little Sewee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1191 (sa 5422)
CrossesLittle Sewee Creek
Location10 MI West of I75
RouteCounty Highway 1191
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58667, -84.6243
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2021)
Projected traffic517 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Little Sewee Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Little Sewee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Little Sewee Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Little Sewee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1191 (sa 5422) over Little Sewee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.