US Bridges

Nfa A087 over Clinch River

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · In NE Corner of Co. · Structure no. 340A0870001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A087 over Clinch River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A087 over Clinch River in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2039. The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A087
CrossesClinch River
LocationIn NE Corner of Co.
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5725, -82.9359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length361 ft (109.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$863,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A087 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A087 over Clinch River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A087 over Clinch River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A087 over Clinch River?

The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A087 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.