US Bridges

Nfa 1353 (sa 9002) over Little Cherokee Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · S Off SR67-E of SR81 JCT · Structure no. 90S25280003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
743
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1353 (sa 9002) over Little Cherokee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1353 (sa 9002) over Little Cherokee Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 743 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,189 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1353 (sa 9002)
CrossesLittle Cherokee Creek
LocationS Off SR67-E of SR81 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1353
Coordinates36.21975, -82.45803
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2021)
Projected traffic1,189 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 1353 (sa 9002) over Little Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1353 (sa 9002) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1353 (sa 9002) over Little Cherokee Creek carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1353 (sa 9002) over Little Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1353 (sa 9002) over Little Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.