US Bridges

Nfa 2287 (sa 1811) over Mt. Vernon RD over I-40

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 4 MI from Roane CO Li · Structure no. 18I00400049

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2287 (sa 1811) over Mt. Vernon RD over I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 2287 (sa 1811) over Mt. Vernon 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2287 (sa 1811)
CrossesMt. Vernon RD over I-40
Location4 MI from Roane CO Li
RouteCounty Highway 2287
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89838, -84.76623
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic418 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2287 (sa 1811) over Mt. Vernon RD over I-40 built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2287 (sa 1811) over Mt. Vernon RD over 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 2287 (sa 1811) over Mt. Vernon RD over I-40 carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2287 (sa 1811) over Mt. Vernon RD over I-40?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2287 (sa 1811) over Mt. Vernon RD over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.