Nfa A872 over I40
FairJefferson County, Tennessee · W of SR9 Exit · Structure no. 45I00400029
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A872 over I40 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A872 over I40 in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A872 over I40 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A872 over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A872 over I40 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A872 over I40?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A872 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.