US Bridges

Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · East of US127 · Structure no. 18021740003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesNfa 2174 (sa 1805)
CrossesSequatchie River
LocationEast of US127
RouteCounty Highway 2174
Coordinates35.7857, -85.01498
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 closed9.3 mi (15 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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2174 (sa 1805) over Sequatchie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.