US Bridges

NFSR 210 over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2005 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 210 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NFSR 210 over Buckhorn Creek 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 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 210
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 210.8
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33103, -84.16075
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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 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 Buckhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is NFSR 210 over Buckhorn Creek 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 Buckhorn Creek carry?

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

How long is NFSR 210 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 210 over Buckhorn Creek?

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