Nfa A196 over Branch of Wolf River
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI NE JCT SR57&SR76 · Structure no. 240A1960003
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A196 over Branch of Wolf River is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A196 over Branch of Wolf River in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 A196 over Branch of Wolf River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A196 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A196 over Branch of Wolf River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A196 over Branch of Wolf River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A196 over Branch of Wolf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.