US Bridges

Nfa C231 over Obed River

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 0.31 MI JCT SR-28 · Structure no. 18SR4620001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,463
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa C231 over Obed River is a steel culvert carrying Nfa C231 over Obed River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,941 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa C231
CrossesObed River
Location0.31 MI JCT SR-28
RouteCity Street 231
Coordinates35.98448, -85.04319
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,463 (2021)
Projected traffic11,941 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 C231 over Obed River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa C231 over Obed 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 C231 over Obed River carry?

About 7,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa C231 over Obed River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa C231 over Obed River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.