US Bridges

Nfa A009 over Jim Garrett RD / I-40

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI from SR24 · Structure no. 18I00400007

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A009 over Jim Garrett RD / I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A009 over Jim Garrett RD / I-40 in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A009
CrossesJim Garrett RD / I-40
Location1.1 MI from SR24
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06483, -85.18674
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic464 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A009 over Jim Garrett RD / I-40 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A009 over Jim Garrett RD / I-40 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 A009 over Jim Garrett RD / I-40 carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A009 over Jim Garrett RD / I-40?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A009 over Jim Garrett RD / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.