US Bridges

Nfa A181 over I81

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.7 M W of SR172-I81 Exit · Structure no. 30I00810041

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
441 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A181 over I81 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A181 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A181
CrossesI81
Location1.7 M W of SR172-I81 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates36.30848, -82.85896
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A181 over I81 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A181 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 A181 over I81 carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A181 over I81?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A181 over I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.