US Bridges

Nfa A037 over Running Reelfoot Bayou

Good

Lake County, Tennessee · 0.1 MI W of Obion · Structure no. 480A0370001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A037 over Running Reelfoot Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A037 over Running Reelfoot Bayou in Lake County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A037
CrossesRunning Reelfoot Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of Obion
RouteCounty Highway 2155
CountyLake County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33161, -89.40083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic224 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A037 over Running Reelfoot Bayou built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A037 over Running Reelfoot Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A037 over Running Reelfoot Bayou carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A037 over Running Reelfoot Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A037 over Running Reelfoot Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.