Nfa A073 over Sequatchie River
Bledsoe County, Tennessee · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Nfa A073 over Sequatchie River in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 48 of the 83 inventoried bridges in Bledsoe County rated fair (57.8%); 1 (1.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 210 ft |
| Location | 1 Mi From Fas 1155 |
| NBI structure number | 040A0730001 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bledsoe County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 28 over Branch | 1957 | 5,654 | Good |
| Fap 28 over Maise Creek | 1953 | 5,238 | Good |
| Fap 28 over Spring Branch | 1953 | 5,238 | Good |
| Fap 28 over Pemberton Creek | 1953 | 5,238 | Fair |
| Fap 28 over Rocky Branch | 1951 | 5,238 | Fair |
| Fap 28 over Branch | 1953 | 5,238 | Fair |
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