Nfa 1205 (sa 6706) over R0ARING River
PoorClosed to trafficOverton County, Tennessee · 4 MI West of SR 42 · Structure no. 67F00190001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 564
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1205 (sa 6706) over R0ARING River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1205 (sa 6706) over R0ARING River in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1205 (sa 6706) over R0ARING River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1205 (sa 6706) over R0ARING 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa 1205 (sa 6706) over R0ARING River carry?
About 564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1205 (sa 6706) over R0ARING River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1205 (sa 6706) over R0ARING River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.