US Bridges

Nfa A151 over Exchange Rd. / I-40

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · Over I40 · Structure no. 39I00400017

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A151 over Exchange Rd. / I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A151 over Exchange Rd. / I-40 in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A151
CrossesExchange Rd. / I-40
LocationOver I40
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.79798, -88.36125
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A151 over Exchange Rd. / I-40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A151 over Exchange Rd. / I-40 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A151 over Exchange Rd. / I-40 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A151 over Exchange Rd. / I-40?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A151 over Exchange Rd. / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.