US Bridges

Nfa 2377 (sa 7605) over New River

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · 2 M SE of US27-SR63 JCT · Structure no. 76023770003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
379
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2377 (sa 7605) over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2377 (sa 7605) over New River in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2377 (sa 7605)
CrossesNew River
Location2 M SE of US27-SR63 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 2377
CountyScott County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38398, -84.52856
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2021)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$859,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2377 (sa 7605) over New River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2377 (sa 7605) over New 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2377 (sa 7605) over New River carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2377 (sa 7605) over New River?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2377 (sa 7605) over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.