US Bridges

NFSR 210 over North River

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003062

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2005 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 210 over North River is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 210 over North River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNFSR 210
CrossesNorth River
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 210.9
Coordinates35.32861, -84.14769
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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 North River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 210 over North River 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does NFSR 210 over North River carry?

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

How long is NFSR 210 over North River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 210 over North River?

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