US Bridges

Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI NE JCT SR15&SR76 · Structure no. 24015530001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,469
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Loosahatchie River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 840 (sa 2411)
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location0.8 MI NE JCT SR15&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 840
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25022, -89.34375
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2021)
Projected traffic2,272 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Loosahatchie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Loosahatchie River carry?

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.