Nfa A253 over Emory River
PoorClosed to trafficMorgan County, Tennessee · Frozen Head State Park · Structure no. 650A2530009
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A253 over Emory River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A253 over Emory River in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A253 over Emory River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A253 over Emory River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A253 over Emory River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A253 over Emory River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A253 over Emory River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.