US Bridges

NFSR 210 over Tellico River

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003060

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2005 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 210 over Tellico River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 210 over Tellico River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 210
CrossesTellico River
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 210.7
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.32365, -84.16975
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 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 traffic386 (2005)
Projected traffic579 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Tellico River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 210 over Tellico 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 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 210 over Tellico River carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 210 over Tellico River?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 210 over Tellico River?

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