US Bridges

Nfa 2578 (sa 3003) over Nolichucky River

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.2 M NW of SR70-SR351 Jc · Structure no. 30025780001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
540 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2578 (sa 3003) over Nolichucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2578 (sa 3003) over Nolichucky River in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2042. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2578 (sa 3003)
CrossesNolichucky River
Location3.2 M NW of SR70-SR351 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 2578
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05965, -82.90701
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2021)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2578 (sa 3003) over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2578 (sa 3003) over Nolichucky 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2578 (sa 3003) over Nolichucky River carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2578 (sa 3003) over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2578 (sa 3003) over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.