US Bridges

Nfa A224 over Little Chestuee Creek

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · SW of US74 US411 Jct. · Structure no. 700A2240001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A224 over Little Chestuee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A224 over Little Chestuee Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A224
CrossesLittle Chestuee Creek
LocationSW of US74 US411 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 0A224
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11892, -84.7275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A224 over Little Chestuee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A224 over Little Chestuee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A224 over Little Chestuee Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A224 over Little Chestuee Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A224 over Little Chestuee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.