US Bridges

Nfa A118 over Roaring River

Fair

Jackson County, Tennessee · .01MI. East of SR135 · Structure no. 440A1180001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A118 over Roaring River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A118 over Roaring River in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa A118
CrossesRoaring River
Location.01MI. East of SR135
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates36.36255, -85.61363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 A118 over Roaring River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A118 over Roaring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A118 over Roaring River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A118 over Roaring River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A118 over Roaring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.