US Bridges

Nfa 2334 (sa 5403) over Spring Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · West of I75 · Structure no. 54S43730005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2334 (sa 5403) over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2334 (sa 5403) over Spring Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2334 (sa 5403)
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationWest of I75
RouteCounty Highway 2334
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36665, -84.76327
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2021)
Projected traffic634 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2334 (sa 5403) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2334 (sa 5403) over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2334 (sa 5403) over Spring Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2334 (sa 5403) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2334 (sa 5403) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.