US Bridges

Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Steep Bank Branch

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI NE JCT SR104&SR220 · Structure no. 09017140001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Steep Bank Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Steep Bank Branch in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 739 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1714 (sa 0903)
CrossesSteep Bank Branch
Location1.8 MI NE JCT SR104&SR220
RouteCounty Highway 1714
Coordinates35.92144, -88.61906
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2021)
Projected traffic739 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1714 (sa 0903) over Steep Bank Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Steep Bank Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Steep Bank Branch carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Steep Bank Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1714 (sa 0903) over Steep Bank Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.