US Bridges

Nfa A026 over I-40

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.1 MI NE JCT I40&SR196 · Structure no. 24I00400013

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A026 over I-40 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A026 over I-40 in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 308 ft (94 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A026
CrossesI-40
Location3.1 MI NE JCT I40&SR196
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31978, -89.571
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A026 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A026 over I-40 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 A026 over I-40 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A026 over I-40?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A026 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.