US Bridges

Nfa 05962 over Pryor Cove Branch

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · N.E.Of Sequatchie · Structure no. 58SR0270005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,911
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 05962 over Pryor Cove Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 05962 over Pryor Cove Branch in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 4,911 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,680 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNfa 05962
CrossesPryor Cove Branch
LocationN.E.Of Sequatchie
RouteCity Street 5962
Coordinates35.09032, -85.62272
Functional classUrban 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,911 (2021)
Projected traffic7,680 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 05962 over Pryor Cove Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 05962 over Pryor Cove Branch 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 05962 over Pryor Cove Branch carry?

About 4,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 05962 over Pryor Cove Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 05962 over Pryor Cove Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.