McMinn Co. SR-39 (New Englewood Rd.)
Bridge over Middle Creek (PIN 124089.00)Review Dates: September 12 & 13, 2022
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Project Summary
The project consists of replacement of the existing bridge over Middle Creek on SR-39 between Athens and Englewood in McMinn County. The existing structure is a 6-span, 170.5-ft concrete bridge. The proposed structure will be a 3-span concrete bridge with a length of 200-ft. The existing typical section is 2-12 ft lanes with 3 ft shoulders. The proposed typical section will be 2-12 ft lanes with 8 ft shoulders. The proposed structure will be built along the existing centerline causing constructability concerns with phased construction.
The detour around the bridge following state routes is 20 miles long.
Project Inventory
| Project Length: | 0.141 miles |
| Design Speed: | 55 mph |
| Typical Section: | Two (2) 12-ft lanes with 8-ft shoulders |
| Bridge: | 200-ft, 3-span concrete bridge over Middle Creek |
| Intersecting Roads: | County Road 432 and County Road 567 |
Challenges
- Overhead utilities along the north side of SR-39 adjacent to the existing structure.
- Detour will impact the community emergency services and connection between Englewood and Athens.
- Potential Closure duration with phased construction.
- Limiting closure times to coordinate with school being out of session.
- Phased construction with the substructure of the existing bridge.