US Bridges

Nfa A020 over Loosahatchie River

Good

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI SW JCT SR59&SR222 · Structure no. 240A0200003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A020 over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A020 over Loosahatchie River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesNfa A020
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location3.1 MI SW JCT SR59&SR222
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates35.29081, -89.4288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 A020 over Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A020 over Loosahatchie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A020 over Loosahatchie River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A020 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A020 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.