US Bridges

Nfa A912 over Nolichucky River

Poor

Washington County, Tennessee · On Snap Bridge Road · Structure no. 900A9120001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A912 over Nolichucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A912 over Nolichucky River in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A912
CrossesNolichucky River
LocationOn Snap Bridge Road
RouteCounty Highway 912
Coordinates36.18665, -82.60868
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 A912 over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A912 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 A912 over Nolichucky River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A912 over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 351 ft (107.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A912 over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.