Nfa 1325 (sa 1513) over French Broad River
FairCocke County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Bybee · Structure no. 15S25400001
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 745 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,579
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1325 (sa 1513) over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1325 (sa 1513) over French Broad River in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2042. The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1325 (sa 1513) over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1325 (sa 1513) over French Broad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1325 (sa 1513) over French Broad River carry?
About 1,579 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1325 (sa 1513) over French Broad River?
The structure is 745 ft (227.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1325 (sa 1513) over French Broad River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.