US Bridges

0A023 over Richland Creek

Good

Rhea County, Tennessee · 0.1 Miles NW of US-27 · Structure no. 720A9990001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

0A023 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 0A023 over Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 702 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries0A023
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.1 Miles NW of US-27
RouteCity Street 0A023
Coordinates35.5325, -84.98167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2021)
Projected traffic702 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0A023 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0A023 over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 0A023 over Richland Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 0A023 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 0A023 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.