US Bridges

Nfa A115 over Wolf River

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI SE JCT SR57&SR76 · Structure no. 240A1150003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A115 over Wolf River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A115 over Wolf River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A115
CrossesWolf River
Location3.3 MI SE JCT SR57&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02767, -89.35059
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A115 over Wolf River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A115 over Wolf 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 A115 over Wolf River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A115 over Wolf River?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A115 over Wolf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.