US Bridges

Nfa 1230 (sa 7321) over Little Emory River

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · 1.7 M SE of US27-SR61 JCT · Structure no. 73S24730001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
932
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1230 (sa 7321) over Little Emory River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1230 (sa 7321) over Little Emory River in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1230 (sa 7321)
CrossesLittle Emory River
Location1.7 M SE of US27-SR61 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1230
Coordinates35.95837, -84.47649
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2021)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1230 (sa 7321) over Little Emory River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1230 (sa 7321) over Little Emory 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1230 (sa 7321) over Little Emory River carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1230 (sa 7321) over Little Emory River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1230 (sa 7321) over Little Emory River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.