US Bridges

Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Tellico River

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Tennessee · W of SR360-BALLPLAY RD · Structure no. 62S24150009

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Tellico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Tellico River in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1202 (sa 6205)
CrossesTellico River
LocationW of SR360-BALLPLAY RD
RouteCounty Highway 1202
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.4758, -84.24258
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2021)
Projected traffic885 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$482,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Tellico River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Tellico River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Tellico River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1202 (sa 6205) over Tellico River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.