Nfa 1495 (sa 2304) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River
FairDyer County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI W of SR3 · Structure no. 23S80260003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 569 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,053
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa 1495 (sa 2304) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1495 (sa 2304) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River in Dyer County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2042. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1495 (sa 2304) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa 1495 (sa 2304) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 1495 (sa 2304) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?
About 1,053 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Nfa 1495 (sa 2304) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?
The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa 1495 (sa 2304) over S. Fk. Forked Deer River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.