US Bridges

Nfa 2309 (sa 7003) over Ocoee River

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI SW JCT SR33&SR314 · Structure no. 70023090001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
471 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2309 (sa 7003) over Ocoee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2309 (sa 7003) over Ocoee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2309 (sa 7003)
CrossesOcoee River
Location3.1 MI SW JCT SR33&SR314
RouteCounty Highway 2309
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14853, -84.694
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2021)
Projected traffic864 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2309 (sa 7003) over Ocoee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2309 (sa 7003) over Ocoee River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2309 (sa 7003) over Ocoee River carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2309 (sa 7003) over Ocoee River?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2309 (sa 7003) over Ocoee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.