US Bridges

Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River

Poor

Dyer County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of Obion CO · Structure no. 23S80050011

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 68 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 4 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.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesNfa 1433 (sa 2308)
CrossesObion River
Location1 MI S of Obion CO
RouteCounty Highway 1433
Coordinates36.19178, -89.3614
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2021)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River 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 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1433 (sa 2308) over Obion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.