US Bridges

NFSR 210 over Turkey Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003057

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
523
2013 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 210 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 210 over Turkey Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNFSR 210
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 210.4
Coordinates35.34238, -84.1931
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2013)
Projected traffic784 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 210 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 210 over Turkey Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 210 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 210 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 210 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.