Nfa B586 over Watauga River
GoodWashington County, Tennessee · N of Johnson City · Structure no. 900B5860001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 356 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa B586 over Watauga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B586 over Watauga 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2042. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa B586 over Watauga River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa B586 over Watauga River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa B586 over Watauga River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa B586 over Watauga River?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa B586 over Watauga River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.