Nfa 1315 (sa 1317) over Powell River
FairPosted for loadClaiborne County, Tennessee · 4.2 M W of SR63-SR345 JCT · Structure no. 13S25480001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1315 (sa 1317) over Powell River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1315 (sa 1317) over Powell River in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 83 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1315 (sa 1317) over Powell River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Nfa 1315 (sa 1317) over Powell River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 1315 (sa 1317) over Powell River carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1315 (sa 1317) over Powell River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1315 (sa 1317) over Powell River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.