US Bridges

Nfa 2569 (sa 9004) over Nolichucky River

PoorClosed to traffic

Washington County, Tennessee · Btwn SR107 & US 11E · Structure no. 90025690003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
411 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2569 (sa 9004) over Nolichucky River is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa 2569 (sa 9004) over Nolichucky River in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2042. The structure is 411 ft (125.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa 2569 (sa 9004)
CrossesNolichucky River
LocationBtwn SR107 & US 11E
RouteCounty Highway 2569
Coordinates36.19283, -82.63278
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length411 ft (125.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2021)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2569 (sa 9004) over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2569 (sa 9004) 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 2569 (sa 9004) over Nolichucky River carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2569 (sa 9004) over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 411 ft (125.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2569 (sa 9004) over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.