Nfa A821 over Caney Fork River
FairCumberland County, Tennessee · South of SR70 · Structure no. 180A8210003
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A821 over Caney Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A821 over Caney Fork River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A821 over Caney Fork River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A821 over Caney Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A821 over Caney Fork River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A821 over Caney Fork River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A821 over Caney Fork River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.