US Bridges

Nfa 2302 (sa 6702) over East Fork Obey River

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · .2 MI East of SR164 · Structure no. 67023020001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2302 (sa 6702) over East Fork Obey River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2302 (sa 6702) over East Fork Obey River in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2302 (sa 6702)
CrossesEast Fork Obey River
Location.2 MI East of SR164
RouteCounty Highway 2302
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18412, -85.1642
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2302 (sa 6702) over East Fork Obey River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2302 (sa 6702) over East Fork Obey River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2302 (sa 6702) over East Fork Obey River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2302 (sa 6702) over East Fork Obey River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2302 (sa 6702) over East Fork Obey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.