Nfa 1207 (sa 6714) over Nettle Carrier Branch
PoorPosted for loadOverton County, Tennessee · .6 MI North of SR52 · Structure no. 67S43920001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 383
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1207 (sa 6714) over Nettle Carrier Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nfa 1207 (sa 6714) over Nettle Carrier Branch in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa 1207 (sa 6714) over Nettle Carrier Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1207 (sa 6714) over Nettle Carrier Branch 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 1207 (sa 6714) over Nettle Carrier Branch carry?
About 383 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1207 (sa 6714) over Nettle Carrier Branch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1207 (sa 6714) over Nettle Carrier Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.