US Bridges

Nfa A894 over Nolichucky River

PoorClosed to traffic

Greene County, Tennessee · 3.3 M NE of US321 at CO L · Structure no. 300A8940001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
416 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A894 over Nolichucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A894 over Nolichucky River in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 0 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A894
CrossesNolichucky River
Location3.3 M NE of US321 at CO L
RouteCounty Highway 894
Coordinates36.082, -82.99371
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$976,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A894 over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A894 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 A894 over Nolichucky River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A894 over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A894 over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.