US Bridges

Nfa A886 (sa 1616) over I24

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi. W of SR-53 Jct. · Structure no. 16I00240019

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
387 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A886 (sa 1616) over I24 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A886 (sa 1616) over I24 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2041. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A886 (sa 1616)
CrossesI24
Location1.2 Mi. W of SR-53 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 886
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.508, -86.10423
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2020)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A886 (sa 1616) over I24 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A886 (sa 1616) over I24 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A886 (sa 1616) over I24 carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A886 (sa 1616) over I24?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A886 (sa 1616) over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.