US Bridges

Nfa A195 over Duck River

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 5 M. W. Shelbyville · Structure no. 020A1950005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A195 over Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A195 over Duck River in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A195
CrossesDuck River
Location5 M. W. Shelbyville
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5061, -86.54227
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic768 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A195 over Duck River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A195 over Duck River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A195 over Duck River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A195 over Duck River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A195 over Duck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.