US Bridges

Nfa 2282 (sa 7202) over Sale Creek

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 3MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 72022820001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,353
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2282 (sa 7202) over Sale Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2282 (sa 7202) over Sale Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,353 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,552 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2282 (sa 7202)
CrossesSale Creek
Location3MI West of US 27
RouteCity Street 2282
CountyRhea County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4505, -85.07378
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,353 (2021)
Projected traffic3,552 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2282 (sa 7202) over Sale Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2282 (sa 7202) over Sale 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2282 (sa 7202) over Sale Creek carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2282 (sa 7202) over Sale Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2282 (sa 7202) over Sale Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.