US Bridges

Nfa 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River

Poor

Washington County, Tennessee · N of SR107-4 M W of SR81 · Structure no. 90013570007

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2042. The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa 1357 (sa 9007)
CrossesNolichucky River
LocationN of SR107-4 M W of SR81
RouteCounty Highway 1357
Coordinates36.17993, -82.53395
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2021)
Projected traffic643 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1357 (sa 9007) over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.