US Bridges

Nfa 1442 over Wolf River Overflow

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Tennessee · 5.5 MI SE JCT SR76&SR193 · Structure no. 24S81130025

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1442 over Wolf River Overflow is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa 1442 over Wolf River Overflow in Fayette County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesNfa 1442
CrossesWolf River Overflow
Location5.5 MI SE JCT SR76&SR193
RouteCounty Highway 1442
Coordinates35.12014, -89.28094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic846 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$740,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1442 over Wolf River Overflow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1442 over Wolf River Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1442 over Wolf River Overflow carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1442 over Wolf River Overflow?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1442 over Wolf River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.