The Golden Gate Bridge uses 80,000 miles of wire in its cables.
The Golden Gate Bridge uses 80,000 miles of wire in its cables.
Why do engineers love bridges? They're outstanding in their field.
over ELK RIVER
S OF SR159-NEAR STATE LN
Parametric wireframe generated from real NBI dimensions. Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom.
Loading 3D model...
This bridge has a Poor overall condition rating of 0 out of 9. This bridge is classified as being in poor condition, meaning one or more structural components have significant deterioration. Poor condition does not mean the bridge is unsafe to drive on, but it does mean repairs or replacement may be needed.
The bridge carries 276 vehicles per day and is 69 years old.
Its sufficiency rating of 10.7 places it below the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 228 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 276 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 29 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1957
69 years old
Structure Type
Concrete Tee Beam
Total Length
228 ft
69.5 m
Deck Width
29 ft
8.7 m
Spans
8
sections between supports
Max Span
29 ft
longest unsupported section (8.7 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Daily Traffic
276vehicles/day
36.24950°N, 81.97739°W
Concrete Tee Beam
A concrete tee beam bridge uses T-shaped cross-section beams where the top flange serves as part of the deck, efficiently using concrete in both compression and tension.
Learn more about this bridge typeNo ratings yet. Be the first to rate this bridge!
Sign in and track Tennessee to receive alerts when new inspection data is published. Premium members get bridge-specific notifications.
Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.