US Bridges

Nfa A189 (sa 4016) over Middle Fork Blood River

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. N. of SR140 · Structure no. 400A1890003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A189 (sa 4016) over Middle Fork Blood River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A189 (sa 4016) over Middle Fork Blood 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 A189 (sa 4016)
CrossesMiddle Fork Blood River
Location3 Mi. N. of SR140
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45444, -88.26322
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A189 (sa 4016) over Middle Fork Blood River built?

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

What condition is Nfa A189 (sa 4016) over Middle Fork Blood 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 A189 (sa 4016) over Middle Fork Blood River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A189 (sa 4016) over Middle Fork Blood River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A189 (sa 4016) over Middle Fork Blood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.