US Bridges

Nfa A078 over Reynolds RD / SR 20

Fair

Crockett County, Tennessee · .9 MI W JCT SR152&SR188 · Structure no. 17SR0200021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A078 over Reynolds RD / SR 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A078 over Reynolds RD / SR 20 in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A078
CrossesReynolds RD / SR 20
Location.9 MI W JCT SR152&SR188
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates35.83611, -89.18567
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2020)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A078 over Reynolds RD / SR 20 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A078 over Reynolds RD / SR 20 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A078 over Reynolds RD / SR 20 carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A078 over Reynolds RD / SR 20?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A078 over Reynolds RD / SR 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.