US Bridges

NFSR 210 over Tellico River

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003063

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2005 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 210 over Tellico River is a steel truss - thru carrying NFSR 210 over Tellico River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 20 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 210.1
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.29453, -84.11153
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2005)
Projected traffic562 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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 210 over Tellico River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 210 over Tellico River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 210 over Tellico River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 210 over Tellico River?

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