Nfa A115 over W Fork Buffalo River
PoorLawrence County, Tennessee · 1 M. Se. Henryville · Structure no. 500A1150001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A115 over W Fork Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A115 over W Fork Buffalo River in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A115 over W Fork Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A115 over W Fork Buffalo River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa A115 over W Fork Buffalo River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A115 over W Fork Buffalo River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A115 over W Fork Buffalo River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.