US Bridges

Nfa 1176 (sa 6704) over West Fork of Obey River

Good

Overton County, Tennessee · 6 M West of SR 164 · Structure no. 67S44490007

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
487
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1176 (sa 6704) over West Fork of Obey River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1176 (sa 6704) over West Fork of Obey River in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesNfa 1176 (sa 6704)
CrossesWest Fork of Obey River
Location6 M West of SR 164
RouteCounty Highway 1176
Coordinates36.2581, -85.2079
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1176 (sa 6704) over West Fork of Obey River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Nfa 1176 (sa 6704) over West Fork of Obey River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1176 (sa 6704) over West Fork of Obey River carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1176 (sa 6704) over West Fork of Obey River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1176 (sa 6704) over West Fork of Obey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.