US Bridges

Nfa A051 over I-40

Fair

Fayette County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI SW JCT I40&SR222 · Structure no. 24I00400029

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A051 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A051 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A051
CrossesI-40
Location1.8 MI SW JCT I40&SR222
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyFayette County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38047, -89.4395
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A051 over I-40 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A051 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 A051 over I-40 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A051 over I-40?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A051 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.