US Bridges

Nfa A169 over I40

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 0.1 M S of SR 19 · Structure no. 38I00400035

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A169 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A169 over I40 in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A169
CrossesI40
Location0.1 M S of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.54642, -89.21581
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 A169 over I40 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nfa A169 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 A169 over I40 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A169 over I40?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A169 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.