US Bridges

Nfa 0A351 over Middle Fork Little Emory

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Tennessee · Near Coalfield-S of SR62 · Structure no. 650A3510001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 0A351 over Middle Fork Little Emory is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 0A351 over Middle Fork Little Emory in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesNfa 0A351
CrossesMiddle Fork Little Emory
LocationNear Coalfield-S of SR62
RouteCounty Highway 0A351
Coordinates36.02112, -84.42722
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating6.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 0A351 over Middle Fork Little Emory built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 0A351 over Middle Fork Little Emory 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa 0A351 over Middle Fork Little Emory carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 0A351 over Middle Fork Little Emory?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 0A351 over Middle Fork Little Emory?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.