US Bridges

Nfa A096 over I75

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · Near SR 116 · Structure no. 01I00750033

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A096 over I75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A096 over I75 in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A096
CrossesI75
LocationNear SR 116
RouteCounty Highway 96
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22982, -84.15445
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2020)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A096 over I75 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A096 over I75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A096 over I75 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A096 over I75?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A096 over I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.