Nfa A191 over Branch of Wolf River
PoorClosed to trafficFayette County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI SW JCT SR18&SR57 · Structure no. 240A1910001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A191 over Branch of Wolf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A191 over Branch of Wolf River 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A191 over Branch of Wolf River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A191 over Branch of Wolf River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A191 over Branch of Wolf River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A191 over Branch of Wolf River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A191 over Branch of Wolf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.