US Bridges

Nfa 1506 over Roaring River

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 4MI.SOUTH of Livingston · Structure no. 67SR0420003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1506 over Roaring River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1506 over Roaring River in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,552 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1506
CrossesRoaring River
Location4MI.SOUTH of Livingston
RouteCounty Highway 1506
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31894, -85.34194
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2021)
Projected traffic1,552 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1506 over Roaring River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1506 over Roaring 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 1506 over Roaring River carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1506 over Roaring River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1506 over Roaring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.