US Bridges

Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40

PoorPosted for load

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.3 M S of SR179 · Structure no. 38I00400021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40 in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1443 (sa 3803)
CrossesI40
Location1.3 M S of SR179
RouteCounty Highway 1443
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47878, -89.27409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1443 (sa 3803) over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.