US Bridges

Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Piney River

Fair

Rhea County, Tennessee · 5 MI West of US 27 · Structure no. 72021800003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Piney River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Piney River 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 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesNfa 2180 (sa 7214)
CrossesPiney River
Location5 MI West of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 2180
Coordinates35.71499, -84.87971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 Piney River built?

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

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

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

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

How long is Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Piney River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2180 (sa 7214) over Piney River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.