US Bridges

Nfa 2378 841859X over Emory River & Sou Rwy

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · 3 M N of Oakdale · Structure no. 65023780005

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
796 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2378 841859X over Emory River & Sou Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2378 841859X over Emory River & Sou Rwy in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2041. The structure is 796 ft (242.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2378 841859X
CrossesEmory River & Sou Rwy
Location3 M N of Oakdale
RouteCounty Highway 2378
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02717, -84.58035
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length796 ft (242.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2021)
Projected traffic912 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 2378 841859X over Emory River & Sou Rwy built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2378 841859X over Emory River & Sou Rwy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2378 841859X over Emory River & Sou Rwy carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2378 841859X over Emory River & Sou Rwy?

The structure is 796 ft (242.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2378 841859X over Emory River & Sou Rwy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.