US Bridges

NFSR 210 over Bald River

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003059

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2013 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 210 over Bald River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 210 over Bald River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNFSR 210
CrossesBald River
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 210.6
Coordinates35.32474, -84.17779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 Bald River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 210 over Bald 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does NFSR 210 over Bald River carry?

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

How long is NFSR 210 over Bald River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 210 over Bald River?

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