US Bridges

Nfa A281 over Nfa A281 / I40

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 2 M.W. of Hickman on I40 · Structure no. 43I00400015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A281 over Nfa A281 / I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A281 over Nfa A281 / I40 in Humphreys 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A281
CrossesNfa A281 / I40
Location2 M.W. of Hickman on I40
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.87803, -87.74657
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A281 over Nfa A281 / I40 built?

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

What condition is Nfa A281 over Nfa A281 / I40 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A281 over Nfa A281 / I40 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A281 over Nfa A281 / I40?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A281 over Nfa A281 / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.