US Bridges

Nfa 1557 (sa 3802) over I40

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1 M SE of Allbright RD · Structure no. 38I00400003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1557 (sa 3802) over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 1557 (sa 3802) over I40 in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1557 (sa 3802)
CrossesI40
Location1 M SE of Allbright RD
RouteCounty Highway 1557
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41784, -89.36994
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2021)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1557 (sa 3802) over I40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1557 (sa 3802) over I40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1557 (sa 3802) over I40 carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1557 (sa 3802) over I40?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1557 (sa 3802) over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.