US Bridges

Nfa A205 over I40

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · Puming Station RD I40 · Structure no. 38I00400015

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A205 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A205 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 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 A205
CrossesI40
LocationPuming Station RD I40
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45172, -89.31602
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$398,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A205 over I40 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A205 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 A205 over I40 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A205 over I40?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A205 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.