US Bridges

Nfa A490 over Lower Forked Deer River

Good

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · 1.4MI N of SR19 · Structure no. 490A0350001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A490 over Lower Forked Deer River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A490 over Lower Forked Deer River in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A490
CrossesLower Forked Deer River
Location1.4MI N of SR19
RouteCounty Highway 490
Coordinates35.78819, -89.73002
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A490 over Lower Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A490 over Lower Forked Deer River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A490 over Lower Forked Deer River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A490 over Lower Forked Deer River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A490 over Lower Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.