US Bridges

Nfa 2336 (sa 5415) over Chestuee Creek

Good

McMinn County, Tennessee · 3 MI West of SR33 · Structure no. 54S44670001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2336 (sa 5415) over Chestuee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2336 (sa 5415) over Chestuee Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2336 (sa 5415)
CrossesChestuee Creek
Location3 MI West of SR33
RouteCounty Highway 2336
Coordinates35.40201, -84.51984
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2021)
Projected traffic1,778 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 2336 (sa 5415) over Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2336 (sa 5415) 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 2336 (sa 5415) over Chestuee Creek carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2336 (sa 5415) over Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2336 (sa 5415) over Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.