US Bridges

Nfa A043 over I-40

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI NE JCT I40&SR59 · Structure no. 24I00400025

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A043 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A043 over I-40 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A043
CrossesI-40
Location3.3 MI NE JCT I40&SR59
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37167, -89.46811
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A043 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A043 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 A043 over I-40 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A043 over I-40?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A043 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.