US Bridges

Nfa A074 (sa 0920) over South Fork Obion River

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI NW JCT SR76&SR105 · Structure no. 090A0740003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A074 (sa 0920) over South Fork Obion River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A074 (sa 0920) over South Fork Obion River in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A074 (sa 0920)
CrossesSouth Fork Obion River
Location4.2 MI NW JCT SR76&SR105
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates36.05992, -88.66506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A074 (sa 0920) over South Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A074 (sa 0920) over South Fork Obion 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A074 (sa 0920) over South Fork Obion River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A074 (sa 0920) over South Fork Obion River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A074 (sa 0920) over South Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.