US Bridges

Nfa A195 over Blood River

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 2 MI North of SR 140 · Structure no. 400A1950001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A195 over Blood River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A195 over Blood River in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A195
CrossesBlood River
Location2 MI North of SR 140
RouteCounty Highway 195
Coordinates36.46039, -88.25875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 A195 over Blood River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A195 over Blood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A195 over Blood River carry?

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

How long is Nfa A195 over Blood River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A195 over Blood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.