US Bridges

Nfa A200 over Slough of Reelfoot Lake

PoorPosted for load

Lake County, Tennessee · Reelfoot Lake State Park · Structure no. 480A2000001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A200 over Slough of Reelfoot Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Nfa A200 over Slough of Reelfoot Lake in Lake County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

CarriesNfa A200
CrossesSlough of Reelfoot Lake
LocationReelfoot Lake State Park
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates36.35278, -89.40622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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$508,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A200 over Slough of Reelfoot Lake built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A200 over Slough of Reelfoot Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A200 over Slough of Reelfoot Lake carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A200 over Slough of Reelfoot Lake?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A200 over Slough of Reelfoot Lake?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.