US Bridges

Nfa B083 over Nfa B083 / Lt LN I81

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 2.2 M W of US 11E Exit · Structure no. 30I00810085

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B083 over Nfa B083 / Lt LN I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B083 over Nfa B083 / Lt LN I81 in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B083
CrossesNfa B083 / Lt LN I81
Location2.2 M W of US 11E Exit
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2126, -83.0749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 B083 over Nfa B083 / Lt LN I81 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B083 over Nfa B083 / Lt LN 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 B083 over Nfa B083 / Lt LN I81 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B083 over Nfa B083 / Lt LN I81?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B083 over Nfa B083 / Lt LN I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.