US Bridges

Nfa 1359 over Little Cherokee Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 1.7 MI NE JCT SR67 & SR81 · Structure no. 90013590005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1359 over Little Cherokee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa 1359 over Little Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa 1359
CrossesLittle Cherokee Creek
Location1.7 MI NE JCT SR67 & SR81
RouteCounty Highway 1359
Coordinates36.22833, -82.44857
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2021)
Projected traffic864 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1359 over Little Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1359 over Little Cherokee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1359 over Little Cherokee Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1359 over Little Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1359 over Little Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.