US Bridges

Nfa A241 over Aldridge Creek

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Obion · Structure no. 230A2410001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A241 over Aldridge Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A241 over Aldridge Creek in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A241
CrossesAldridge Creek
Location1 MI S of Obion
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20537, -89.33669
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A241 over Aldridge Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A241 over Aldridge Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A241 over Aldridge Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A241 over Aldridge Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A241 over Aldridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.