US Bridges

Nfa A151 over Obed River (cwma)

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 3MI West of Morgan Co. · Structure no. 180A1510001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A151 over Obed River (cwma) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A151 over Obed River (cwma) in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNfa A151
CrossesObed River (cwma)
Location3MI West of Morgan Co.
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates36.07272, -84.90282
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 A151 over Obed River (cwma) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A151 over Obed River (cwma) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A151 over Obed River (cwma) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A151 over Obed River (cwma)?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A151 over Obed River (cwma)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.