US Bridges

Nfa A453 over N Fork Forked Deer River

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 2 MI W of SR200 · Structure no. 390A4530001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A453 over N Fork Forked Deer River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A453 over N Fork Forked Deer River in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A453
CrossesN Fork Forked Deer River
Location2 MI W of SR200
RouteCounty Highway 453
Coordinates35.61819, -88.51322
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A453 over N Fork Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A453 over N Fork Forked 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 A453 over N Fork Forked Deer River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A453 over N Fork Forked Deer River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A453 over N Fork Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.