US Bridges

Nfa A133 over East Fork Clarks River

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. E. of SR54 · Structure no. 400A1330001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A133 over East Fork Clarks River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A133 over East Fork Clarks River in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A133
CrossesEast Fork Clarks River
Location3 Mi. E. of SR54
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34247, -88.3135
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 A133 over East Fork Clarks River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A133 over East Fork Clarks 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 A133 over East Fork Clarks River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A133 over East Fork Clarks River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A133 over East Fork Clarks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.