US Bridges

Nfa 884 (sa 6501) over Emory River

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · 5 M SW of Wartburg @ NEM0 · Structure no. 65004440001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 884 (sa 6501) over Emory River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 884 (sa 6501) over Emory River in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesNfa 884 (sa 6501)
CrossesEmory River
Location5 M SW of Wartburg @ NEM0
RouteCounty Highway 884
Coordinates36.06868, -84.66105
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (46.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 884 (sa 6501) over Emory River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 884 (sa 6501) over Emory 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 884 (sa 6501) over Emory River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 884 (sa 6501) over Emory River?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 884 (sa 6501) over Emory River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.