US Bridges

Nfa A206 over Poor House RD / SR 52

Fair

Clay County, Tennessee · Poor House Road · Structure no. 14SR0520015

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A206 over Poor House RD / SR 52 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A206 over Poor House RD / SR 52 in Clay County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,464 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A206
CrossesPoor House RD / SR 52
LocationPoor House Road
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyClay County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51108, -85.46743
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2020)
Projected traffic4,464 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A206 over Poor House RD / SR 52 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A206 over Poor House RD / SR 52 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A206 over Poor House RD / SR 52 carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A206 over Poor House RD / SR 52?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A206 over Poor House RD / SR 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.