US Bridges

Nfa 1407 (sa 5805) over Sequatchie River

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI JCT SR2&SR150 · Structure no. 58014070001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1407 (sa 5805) over Sequatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1407 (sa 5805) over Sequatchie River in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa 1407 (sa 5805)
CrossesSequatchie River
Location4.1 MI JCT SR2&SR150
RouteCounty Highway 1407
Coordinates35.09843, -85.55792
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic187 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1407 (sa 5805) over Sequatchie River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1407 (sa 5805) over Sequatchie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1407 (sa 5805) over Sequatchie River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1407 (sa 5805) over Sequatchie River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1407 (sa 5805) over Sequatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.