US Bridges

Nfa A268 over Deal Rd. / I40

FairPosted for load

Dickson County, Tennessee · .3 MI SE of SR96 · Structure no. 22I00400017

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A268 over Deal Rd. / I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A268 over Deal Rd. / I40 in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A268
CrossesDeal Rd. / I40
Location.3 MI SE of SR96
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02825, -87.21315
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2020)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A268 over Deal Rd. / I40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A268 over Deal Rd. / I40 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 A268 over Deal Rd. / I40 carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A268 over Deal Rd. / I40?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A268 over Deal Rd. / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.