US Bridges

Nfa 2386 (sa 6507) over Emory River

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · W of US27-1 M N of Wartbg · Structure no. 65023860001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,166
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2386 (sa 6507) over Emory River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 2386 (sa 6507) over Emory River in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,344 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2386 (sa 6507)
CrossesEmory River
LocationW of US27-1 M N of Wartbg
RouteCounty Highway 2386
Coordinates36.113, -84.61512
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,166 (2021)
Projected traffic3,344 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2386 (sa 6507) over Emory River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2386 (sa 6507) 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 2386 (sa 6507) over Emory River carry?

About 2,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2386 (sa 6507) over Emory River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2386 (sa 6507) over Emory River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.