US Bridges

Nfa 1154 (sa 7005) over Ocoee River

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · 4.7 MI NE JCT SR33&SR40 · Structure no. 70F00190001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
470 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,157
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1154 (sa 7005) over Ocoee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1154 (sa 7005) over Ocoee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1154 (sa 7005)
CrossesOcoee River
Location4.7 MI NE JCT SR33&SR40
RouteCounty Highway 1154
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18632, -84.67541
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,157 (2021)
Projected traffic1,851 by 2042
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 1154 (sa 7005) over Ocoee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1154 (sa 7005) 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 1154 (sa 7005) over Ocoee River carry?

About 1,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1154 (sa 7005) over Ocoee River?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1154 (sa 7005) over Ocoee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.