Nfa A645 over Sequatchie River
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Tennessee · 1 Mile East of US-127 · Structure no. 180A6450001
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A645 over Sequatchie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A645 over Sequatchie River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A645 over Sequatchie River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A645 over Sequatchie River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A645 over Sequatchie River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A645 over Sequatchie River?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A645 over Sequatchie River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.