US Bridges

Nfa A067 over North Fork Obion River

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. W. of SR54 · Structure no. 400A0670001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A067 over North Fork Obion River is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A067 over North Fork Obion River in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A067
CrossesNorth Fork Obion River
Location3 Mi. W. of SR54
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38464, -88.35247
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A067 over North Fork Obion River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A067 over North Fork Obion 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A067 over North Fork Obion River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A067 over North Fork Obion River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A067 over North Fork Obion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.