US Bridges

Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over I81

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 3 M NE of Baileytown · Structure no. 30I00810053

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over I81 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over I81 in Greene 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 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa 2583 (sa 3027)
CrossesI81
Location3 M NE of Baileytown
RouteCounty Highway 2583
Coordinates36.34376, -82.78793
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.
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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic395 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2583 (sa 3027) over I81 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over I81 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over I81 carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over I81?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2583 (sa 3027) over I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.