US Bridges

Nfa 1196 (sa 5406) over Oostanaula Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 3MI East of US11 · Structure no. 54S43740005

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,331
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1196 (sa 5406) over Oostanaula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1196 (sa 5406) over Oostanaula Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,331 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,282 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1196 (sa 5406)
CrossesOostanaula Creek
Location3MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 1196
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.35063, -84.67175
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2021)
Projected traffic2,282 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1196 (sa 5406) over Oostanaula Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1196 (sa 5406) over Oostanaula 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 1196 (sa 5406) over Oostanaula Creek carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1196 (sa 5406) over Oostanaula Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1196 (sa 5406) over Oostanaula Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.