Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficDyer County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI S of SR103 · Structure no. 230A2080001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A208 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.