US Bridges

Nfa A162 over North Fork Deer River

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI N of Hardeman Co. · Structure no. 390A1620003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A162 over North Fork Deer River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A162 over North Fork Deer River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A162
CrossesNorth Fork Deer River
Location0.5 MI N of Hardeman Co.
RouteCounty Highway 162
Coordinates35.58994, -88.58661
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A162 over North Fork Deer River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nfa A162 over North Fork Deer River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A162 over North Fork Deer River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A162 over North Fork Deer River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A162 over North Fork Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.