US Bridges

Nfa 2168 (sa 7705) over SR111

Good

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · 4 Mi. from Hamilton CO LN · Structure no. 77SR1110019

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,861
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2168 (sa 7705) over SR111 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2168 (sa 7705) over SR111 in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNfa 2168 (sa 7705)
CrossesSR111
Location4 Mi. from Hamilton CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 2168
Coordinates35.35212, -85.29762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,861 (2021)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2168 (sa 7705) over SR111 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2168 (sa 7705) over SR111 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2168 (sa 7705) over SR111 carry?

About 1,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2168 (sa 7705) over SR111?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2168 (sa 7705) over SR111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.