US Bridges

Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · East of US127 · Structure no. 18021740001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2174 (sa 1805)
CrossesSequatchie River
LocationEast of US127
RouteCounty Highway 2174
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77137, -85.01823
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2021)
Projected traffic122 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.