US Bridges

Nfa A203 over I40

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2 M FR SR179 (antioch) · Structure no. 38I00400011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A203 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A203 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 5 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 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 A203
CrossesI40
Location2 M FR SR179 (antioch)
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.42886, -89.35208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic624 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A203 over I40 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A203 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 A203 over I40 carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A203 over I40?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A203 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.