US Bridges

Nfa A396 over I-40

GoodPosted for load

Hickman County, Tennessee · 5 M NW of Pinewood · Structure no. 41I00400025

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A396 over I-40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A396 over I-40 in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A396
CrossesI-40
Location5 M NW of Pinewood
RouteCounty Highway 396
Coordinates35.95187, -87.55537
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$112,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A396 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A396 over I-40 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A396 over I-40 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A396 over I-40?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A396 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.