Nfa A023 over Elk River
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Tennessee · East of SR16 · Structure no. 260A0230001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A023 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A023 over Elk River in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A023 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A023 over Elk 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 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A023 over Elk River carry?
About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A023 over Elk River?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A023 over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.