US Bridges

Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Overflow

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 3 MI West of US 29 · Structure no. 72021800001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Overflow in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNfa 2180 (sa 7214)
CrossesOverflow
Location3 MI West of US 29
RouteCounty Highway 2180
Coordinates35.71454, -84.87995
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2021)
Projected traffic987 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Overflow built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Overflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Overflow carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Overflow?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.