US Bridges

Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over I81

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 2.2 M W of Jearoldstown · Structure no. 30I00810057

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over I81 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over I81 in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2535 (sa 3030)
CrossesI81
Location2.2 M W of Jearoldstown
RouteCounty Highway 2535
Coordinates36.35458, -82.7418
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic338 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2535 (sa 3030) over I81 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) 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 2535 (sa 3030) over I81 carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over I81?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2535 (sa 3030) over I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.