US Bridges

Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Catron Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI NE JCT SR15&SR76 · Structure no. 24015530003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Catron Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Catron Creek in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 840 (sa 2411)
CrossesCatron Creek
Location4.1 MI NE JCT SR15&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 840
Coordinates35.28717, -89.30064
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2021)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 840 (sa 2411) over Catron Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Catron Creek 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 Catron Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Catron Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 840 (sa 2411) over Catron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.