US Bridges

Nfa A454 over Cook RD over I-40

GoodPosted for load

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 1 MI from SR101 · Structure no. 18I00400025

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A454 over Cook RD over I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A454 over Cook RD over I-40 in Cumberland 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,216 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A454
CrossesCook RD over I-40
Location1 MI from SR101
RouteCounty Highway 454
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97426, -85.00079
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2020)
Projected traffic1,216 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A454 over Cook RD over I-40 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A454 over Cook RD over I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A454 over Cook RD over I-40 carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A454 over Cook RD over I-40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A454 over Cook RD over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.