US Bridges

Nfa A160 (sa 3821) over I40

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1 M S of SR019 · Structure no. 38I00400041

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A160 (sa 3821) over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A160 (sa 3821) 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A160 (sa 3821)
CrossesI40
Location1 M S of SR019
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.56828, -89.14978
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 A160 (sa 3821) over I40 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A160 (sa 3821) 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 A160 (sa 3821) over I40 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A160 (sa 3821) over I40?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A160 (sa 3821) over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.