Nfa A026 over Overflow
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NE JCT I40&SR196 · Structure no. 240A0260005
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A026 over Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A026 over Overflow in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A026 over Overflow built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A026 over Overflow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A026 over Overflow carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A026 over Overflow?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A026 over Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.