US Bridges

Nfa A043 over Mid. Fk Forked Deer Riv

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI E of Madison Co. · Structure no. 390A0430005

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A043 over Mid. Fk Forked Deer Riv is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A043 over Mid. Fk Forked Deer Riv in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa A043
CrossesMid. Fk Forked Deer Riv
Location1 MI E of Madison Co.
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates35.77042, -88.59625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A043 over Mid. Fk Forked Deer Riv built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A043 over Mid. Fk Forked Deer Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A043 over Mid. Fk Forked Deer Riv carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A043 over Mid. Fk Forked Deer Riv?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A043 over Mid. Fk Forked Deer Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.