US Bridges

Nfa 947 (sa 5401) over Rogers Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · 8MI West of I75 · Structure no. 54S42740001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 947 (sa 5401) over Rogers Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 947 (sa 5401) over Rogers Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,072 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNfa 947 (sa 5401)
CrossesRogers Creek
Location8MI West of I75
RouteCounty Highway 947
Coordinates35.355, -84.82024
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2021)
Projected traffic1,072 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 947 (sa 5401) over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 947 (sa 5401) over Rogers 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 947 (sa 5401) over Rogers Creek carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 947 (sa 5401) over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 947 (sa 5401) over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.