US Bridges

Nfa A037 over Old SR-33 / Ocoee River

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · .52 Mile West of Benton · Structure no. 70SR0330015

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
387 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,437
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A037 over Old SR-33 / Ocoee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A037 over Old SR-33 / Ocoee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 8,437 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2040. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A037
CrossesOld SR-33 / Ocoee River
Location.52 Mile West of Benton
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.165, -84.67786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,437 (2021)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A037 over Old SR-33 / Ocoee River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A037 over Old SR-33 / 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 A037 over Old SR-33 / Ocoee River carry?

About 8,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A037 over Old SR-33 / Ocoee River?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A037 over Old SR-33 / Ocoee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.