US Bridges

Nfa A118 over Loosahatchie River

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SW JCT SR15&HARDEM · Structure no. 240A1180001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A118 over Loosahatchie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A118 over Loosahatchie River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A118
CrossesLoosahatchie River
Location4.5 MI SW JCT SR15&HARDEM
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.26913, -89.25205
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2020)
Projected traffic496 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 A118 over Loosahatchie River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A118 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 A118 over Loosahatchie River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A118 over Loosahatchie River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A118 over Loosahatchie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.