US Bridges

Nfa 1231 (sa 5405) over Rogers Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · 5MI West of I75 · Structure no. 54S43740013

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,086
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1231 (sa 5405) over Rogers Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1231 (sa 5405) over Rogers Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,738 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1231 (sa 5405)
CrossesRogers Creek
Location5MI West of I75
RouteCounty Highway 1231
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.43714, -84.73782
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 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 traffic1,086 (2021)
Projected traffic1,738 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$397,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1231 (sa 5405) over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1231 (sa 5405) over Rogers 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 1231 (sa 5405) over Rogers Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1231 (sa 5405) over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1231 (sa 5405) over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.