US Bridges

NFSR 384 over Tellico River

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080404000003077

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 384 over Tellico River is a concrete arch - deck carrying NFSR 384 over Tellico River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesNFSR 384
CrossesTellico River
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 384
Coordinates35.34265, -84.23088
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 384 over Tellico River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 384 over Tellico 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 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 384 over Tellico River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is NFSR 384 over Tellico River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 384 over Tellico River?

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