US Bridges

Nfa A471 297398R over Ic Railroad

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Dyer County, Tennessee · In City of Fowlkes · Structure no. 230A4710001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A471 297398R over Ic Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A471 297398R over Ic Railroad in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A471 297398R
CrossesIc Railroad
LocationIn City of Fowlkes
RouteCounty Highway 471
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96893, -89.38656
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2020)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A471 297398R over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A471 297398R over Ic Railroad 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 A471 297398R over Ic Railroad carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A471 297398R over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A471 297398R over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.