US Bridges

Nfa 1131 over Little Sequatchie River

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · .78 Mi.N.E.Of Jasper · Structure no. 58SR0270009

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
287 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,883
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1131 over Little Sequatchie River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 1131 over Little Sequatchie River in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 100 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1131
CrossesLittle Sequatchie River
Location.78 Mi.N.E.Of Jasper
RouteCounty Highway 1131
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12939, -85.5866
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2021)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1131 over Little Sequatchie River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nfa 1131 over Little Sequatchie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1131 over Little Sequatchie River carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1131 over Little Sequatchie River?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1131 over Little Sequatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.