US Bridges

Nfa A114 over I40

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.2 M S of SR 1 · Structure no. 38I00400047

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A114 over I40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A114 over I40 in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 64 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A114
CrossesI40
Location1.2 M S of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates35.58961, -89.07739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A114 over I40 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nfa A114 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 A114 over I40 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A114 over I40?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A114 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.