Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Nolichucky River
PoorClosed to trafficGreene County, Tennessee · 3.3 M W of SR350-SR351 Jc · Structure no. 30025170003
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 861
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Nolichucky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Nolichucky River in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Nolichucky River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Nolichucky 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Nolichucky River carry?
About 861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Nolichucky River?
The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 2517 (sa 3005) over Nolichucky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.