US Bridges

Nfa 1194 (sa 5413) over Chestuee Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · 8MI East of SR30 · Structure no. 54S43740003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1194 (sa 5413) over Chestuee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1194 (sa 5413) over Chestuee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1194 (sa 5413)
CrossesChestuee Creek
Location8MI East of SR30
RouteCounty Highway 1194
Coordinates35.322, -84.61916
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2041
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 1194 (sa 5413) over Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1194 (sa 5413) over Chestuee 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 1194 (sa 5413) over Chestuee Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1194 (sa 5413) over Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1194 (sa 5413) over Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.