US Bridges

Nfa A222 over I24

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1.26 MI W of SR127 · Structure no. 16I00240043

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A222 over I24 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A222 over I24 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A222
CrossesI24
Location1.26 MI W of SR127
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39757, -85.99692
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$277,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A222 over I24 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A222 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 A222 over I24 carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A222 over I24?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A222 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.