US Bridges

Nfa A829 over Ic Railroad

Fair

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI NW JCT SR20&SR104 · Structure no. 230A8290003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,321
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A829 over Ic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A829 over Ic Railroad in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,321 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,314 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A829
CrossesIc Railroad
Location1.9 MI NW JCT SR20&SR104
RouteCity Street 5471
CountyDyer County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0398, -89.3568
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,321 (2021)
Projected traffic5,314 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A829 over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A829 over Ic Railroad 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 A829 over Ic Railroad carry?

About 3,321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A829 over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A829 over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.