US Bridges

NFSR 375A over Ocoee River

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · National Forest · Structure no. 080403000003015

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 375A over Ocoee River is a steel truss - thru carrying NFSR 375A over Ocoee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 375A
CrossesOcoee River
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 375A
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.06929, -84.46554
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (—)
Projected traffic750 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 375A over Ocoee River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 375A over Ocoee 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 375A over Ocoee River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 375A over Ocoee River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 375A over Ocoee River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.