US Bridges

NFSR 210B over Tellico River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003065

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 210B over Tellico River is a concrete other carrying NFSR 210B over Tellico River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 210B
CrossesTellico River
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 210B
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2876, -84.09539
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 210B over Tellico River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 210B 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 210B over Tellico River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is NFSR 210B over Tellico River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 210B over Tellico River?

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