US Bridges

Nfa A170 over I81

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · Just East of SR 70 Exit · Structure no. 30I00810033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
476 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A170 over I81 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A170 over I81 in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A170
CrossesI81
LocationJust East of SR 70 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 170
Coordinates36.2779, -82.91321
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length476 ft (145 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 A170 over I81 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A170 over I81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A170 over I81 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A170 over I81?

The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A170 over I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.